Chinese Shar-Pei
AKC Ranking: 50
FAMILY: livestock dog, mountain dog, Northern (companion)
AREA OF ORIGIN: China
DATE OF ORIGIN: 1200s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION: dog fighting, herding, hunting, guardian
TODAY’S FUNCTION: companion
AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 18-20 Weight: 45-60
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 18-20 Weight: 45-60
