 The Shar-Pei was named in 1978 as one of the world's rarest dog breeds by "TIME" magazine and "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.Small, triangle ears, and a cylinder body shape give the Shar-Pei a unique look.