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Do shar pei's have black tounges?

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Like a few of the ancient breeds (including their relatives, Chow Chows), Shar-peis have black mouths. As with Chow Chows, it was believed in ancient times that the dark mouth, exposed when barking, helped to ward off evil spirits.

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