<P> The Shar - Pei , is a breed of dog known for its features of deep wrinkles and a blue - black tongue . The breed originates from Canton , China . The English name ( 沙 皮 , pinyin : shā pí ; probably derived from British spelling of the Cantonese equivalent , sā pèih ) translates to `` sand skin '' and refers to the texture of its short , rough coat . As puppies , Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles , but as they mature , these loosen and spread out as they `` grow into their skin '' . Shar Pei were named in 1978 as one of the world 's rarest dog breeds by TIME magazine and the Guinness World Records . Although the Shar Pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century , the American Kennel Club recognized it as their 134th breed only in 1992 . </P>
<P> The Shar - Pei , is a breed of dog known for its features of deep wrinkles and a blue - black tongue . The breed originates from Canton , China . The English name ( 沙 皮 , pinyin : shā pí ; probably derived from British spelling of the Cantonese equivalent , sā pèih ) translates to `` sand skin '' and refers to the texture of its short , rough coat . As puppies , Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles , but as they mature , these loosen and spread out as they `` grow into their skin '' . Shar Pei were named in 1978 as one of the world 's rarest dog breeds by TIME magazine and the Guinness World Records . Although the Shar Pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century , the American Kennel Club recognized it as their 134th breed only in 1992 . </P>
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what breed of dog has all the wrinkles
Shar - Pei
Shar - Pei