Ori Pei

The Pug is a small, compact, and solidly built toy breed that embodies the Latin phrase "multum in parvo," meaning a lot in a little. Both males and females typically weigh between 14 and 18 pounds and stand 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder. The breed presents a square, cobby body with well-developed muscle and hardness of form, featuring a wide chest, strong, straight legs, and substantial limbs that befit their mastiff heritage. Despite their small size, Pugs are remarkably sturdy dogs that carry significant substance for a toy breed, with their compact form creating an impression of density and strength. The head of the Pug is large, massive, and round—but not apple-headed—with no indentation of the skull and large, deep wrinkles covering the forehead and face. The muzzle is short, blunt, and square, never upfaced, with a distinct vertical wrinkle on the forehead known as the "prince mark" that was historically considered to resemble a Chinese character. The eyes are very large, prominent, bold, and globular, dark in color with a soft, solicitous expression that becomes full of fire when excited. The ears are thin, small, and soft like black velvet, with preference given to the "button" ear style over the rose ear. The Pug's coat is fine, smooth, short, and glossy, never hard or wooly, forming a dense double coat that sheds considerably throughout the year. Standard colors recognized by the American Kennel Club are fawn and black, though silver and apricot fawn variations also exist. Fawn Pugs feature a distinct black mask that covers the muzzle and extends around the eyes, along with a black trace running from the occiput to the tail. The tail is a distinctive feature, curling tightly over the hip in one or two loops, with a double curl being highly prized in the show ring. The Pug moves with a free, self-assured gait, showing good reach in the front and drive in the rear with a slight roll of the hindquarters.

The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized, compact, and well-proportioned dog instantly recognizable by its loose, wrinkled skin and distinctive "hippopotamus" muzzle. Males typically stand 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 50 and 60 pounds, while females stand 17 to 19 inches and weigh 45 to 55 pounds. The breed presents a square profile with a height approximately equal to the length from breastbone to rump, displaying a muscular, well-balanced build with a broad, deep chest, strong shoulders, and powerful hindquarters. Puppies appear to be wearing a coat several sizes too large, with abundant loose skin that adults gradually grow into, though wrinkling remains pronounced on the head, neck, and shoulders. The head of the Shar-Pei is large and distinctive, covered with profuse wrinkles on the forehead that continue into side wrinkles framing the face. The muzzle is one of the breed's most distinctive features, being broad, full, and well-padded, creating the characteristic hippopotamus-like appearance. The skull is flat and broad with a moderate stop, while the nose is large, wide, and can be any color that harmonizes with the coat. The eyes are small, almond-shaped, and deeply sunken, giving the breed its characteristic scowling expression. The ears are extremely small, thick, and triangular with slightly rounded tips, lying flat against the head and set high and forward on the skull. The Shar-Pei's coat is another defining characteristic, feeling harsh and bristly like sandpaper—the name "Shar-Pei" translates to "sand skin" in Mandarin. The coat comes in two acceptable lengths: the extremely short "horse coat" and the slightly longer "brush coat" that does not exceed one inch at the withers. All solid colors are acceptable, including black, blue, cream, fawn, red, and sable variations. The breed shares the unique trait of a blue-black tongue with only one other breed, the Chow Chow. The tail is thick at the base, tapers to a point, and is set high, curling over the back in a manner typical of spitz-type dogs.