Does a spotted or pink tongue mean the Shar Pei is from a mixed breeding?
No, this does not mean the dog is from a mixed breeding. If the Shar Pei has a spotted tongue it is a major fault for the ACK show ring. The tongue should be solid black or bluish black in pigmented Shar Pei dogs. A Shar Pei with a dilute color will have a lavender tongue. A solid pink tongue is a disqualification from the AKC show ring. This does not mean the Shar Pei dog is from a mixed breeding, nor does it indicate health problems.
