Charlie, a five-year-old blue Shar-Pei who lives in the Loop, is a member of the breed that once guarded the Chinese Emperors.

He gets along great with people and dogs, loves the fountains and lakefront around Lake Shore East Park, and appears to be doing just fine after a recent eye operation.

— Daniel Patton

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