the plural of shar-pei is still just shar-pei. According to the Chinese Shar Pei Club of America, the name of the dog is always just Shar-Pei, no matter how many you’re referring to [ PDF ]. 10.

Wrinkly dog breeds? They embrace their wrinkles—and in some cases ... as their skin can be sensitive and prone to infection." The Chinese Shar-Pei is yet another wrinkly breed with a "signature look." ...

An international investigation has uncovered the genetics of the Shar-Pei dog's characteristic wrinkled skin. The researchers, led by scientists at Uppsala University and the Broad Institute, have ...

Just how did the Shar-pei get its famous wrinkled appearance? Scientists who have analysed the genetics of 10 pedigree dog breeds believe they now have the answer. Their research identifies 155 ...

The wrinkly legs of a shar-pei dog. (Image credit: PLoS Genetics/ Olsson, et al. 2011) The researchers found the mutation by scanning the genomes of shar-peis that have the periodic fever disorder ...

From the rolly shar pei to the squish-faced French bulldog, these 10 dogs are as wrinkly as they come. Wrinkly dog breeds aren't just cute — a lot of these dogs were bred to have extra skin for ...

Researchers in Sweden (one of whom is named, improbably, Puppo) compared the DNA of a group of Shar-Pei dogs to dogs of other breeds. They found a pronounced difference on chromosome 13, in the ...

This week it’s all about those cute wrinkly dogs, the Shar-pei dog breed. The Chinese Shar-pei are one of a kind companion and guardian dog. This compact, medium size breed is intelligent with […] ...

The Shar Pei are quite an unknown breed yet when you see them you can have no doubt that it is one. With their wrinkly faces and large muzzles, they are unlike any other breed.

Just how did the Shar-pei get its famous wrinkled appearance? Scientists who have analysed the genetics of 10 pedigree dog breeds believe they now have the answer. Their research identifies 155 ...