 This resulted in not only a dramatically different look for the Shar-Pei (as its most distinctive features, including its wrinkles and rounded snout, were exaggerated), but also many health problems.The American breed club states that few Shar-Pei reach the age of ten and it has a longevity program recording those dogs that live to ten years or more.Compared to other breeds, Shar-Pei have an increased risk of developing atopic dermatitis, a chronic allergic skin disease.