*THE PEKINGESE*
*DESCRIPTION*
The Pekingese has an extravagant, long coat that has profuse feathering & comes in
all colors. It has a broad head that is wide between their large, dark, lucid &
slightly prominent eyes. The face is flat with a wrinkled muzzle, & drooping heart-
shaped ears. Their necks are short & thick. These tiny, heavy boned dogs have a
characteristic rolling gate.
*TEMPERAMENT*
Pekingese are very brave little dogs & very courageous. They are sensitive,
independent & extremely lovable with their master, but are wary of strangers. They
are obstinate & self-willed. They are loving to the point of jealousy. They tend to
bark a lot & make great watchdogs. Not good for young children who are rough.
Needs lots of love & patience with house training.
*HEIGHT & WEIGHT*
Height: 6-9 inches, weight: 8-10 pounds.
Any Pekingese under 6 pounds is called a Sleeve Pekingese. It is the smallest
member of the Pekingese family, & the most popular size during the breeds
development in China. To be 6 pounds or under, anything over is not considered a
sleeve. In-between 6 & 8 pounds is considered a mini Pekingese.
*HEALTH PROBLEMS*
Pekingese tend to catch colds very easily. Prone to herniated disks & dislocated
kneecaps. Trichaiasis(lashes growing inwards toward the eyeballs). Breathing
problems & heart problems can also be common.
*LIVING CONDITIONS*
The Pekingese are good for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors &
will do okay without a yard.
*EXERCISE*
Some Pekingese are disinclined to take walks & although they don’t need much
exercise, they will stay in better health if given regular exercise. Get you Peke
accustomed to the leash when they are still a puppy. Sometimes they may want to
walk & sometimes they wont. It is best to use a HARNESS (INSTEAD OF A
COLLAR) for walking.
*LIFE EXPECTANCY*
With healthy dogs, about 10-15 years.
*GROOMING*
Daily combing & brushing of a very long coat is ESSENTIAL. Take extra care
around the hindquarters, which can quickly become soiled & matted. Females shed
the undercoat when is season. Bath regularly (making sure to use a good conditioner,
as they tend to get dry skin). Clean the face & eyes daily & check the hairy feet
for burrs & objects that stick there. These dogs are average shedders.
*ORIGIN*
Pekingese where regarded as manifestation of the legendary FOO DOG that drove
away spirits. They were venerated as semi-divine by the Chinese. Commoners had to
bow to them; you were punished by death if you stole one, & when an emperor died,
his Pekingese were sacrificed so that they could go with him to give protection in the
afterlife! In 1860 the Pekingese reached the West. British & French troops over
ran the Summer Palace during the 2nd Opium War. Imperial Guards were ordered to
kill the little dogs to prevent them from falling into the hands of the “foreign
devils”, but 5 Pekingese survived & were taken to Queen Victoria, who named it
appropriately, “Looty”. It is from these canine spoils of war that the modern
Pekingese is descended. In 1893 the breed was first shown in Britain. It was
recognized in the US in 1909.
*GROUP*
Herding, Toy
*RECOGNITION*
ACA=American Canine Association
AKC=American Kennel Club
UKC=Untied Kennel Club
CKC=Continental Kennel Club
KCGB=Kennel Club of Great Britain
CKC=Canadian Kennel Club
ANKC=Australian National Kennel Club
NKC=National Kennel Club
NZKC=New Zealand Kennel Club
PCA=Pekingese Club of America
APRI=American Pet Registry
ACR=American Canine Registry
*DESCRIPTION*
The Pekingese has an extravagant, long coat that has profuse feathering & comes in
all colors. It has a broad head that is wide between their large, dark, lucid &
slightly prominent eyes. The face is flat with a wrinkled muzzle, & drooping heart-
shaped ears. Their necks are short & thick. These tiny, heavy boned dogs have a
characteristic rolling gate.
*TEMPERAMENT*
Pekingese are very brave little dogs & very courageous. They are sensitive,
independent & extremely lovable with their master, but are wary of strangers. They
are obstinate & self-willed. They are loving to the point of jealousy. They tend to
bark a lot & make great watchdogs. Not good for young children who are rough.
Needs lots of love & patience with house training.
*HEIGHT & WEIGHT*
Height: 6-9 inches, weight: 8-10 pounds.
Any Pekingese under 6 pounds is called a Sleeve Pekingese. It is the smallest
member of the Pekingese family, & the most popular size during the breeds
development in China. To be 6 pounds or under, anything over is not considered a
sleeve. In-between 6 & 8 pounds is considered a mini Pekingese.
*HEALTH PROBLEMS*
Pekingese tend to catch colds very easily. Prone to herniated disks & dislocated
kneecaps. Trichaiasis(lashes growing inwards toward the eyeballs). Breathing
problems & heart problems can also be common.
*LIVING CONDITIONS*
The Pekingese are good for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors &
will do okay without a yard.
*EXERCISE*
Some Pekingese are disinclined to take walks & although they don’t need much
exercise, they will stay in better health if given regular exercise. Get you Peke
accustomed to the leash when they are still a puppy. Sometimes they may want to
walk & sometimes they wont. It is best to use a HARNESS (INSTEAD OF A
COLLAR) for walking.
*LIFE EXPECTANCY*
With healthy dogs, about 10-15 years.
*GROOMING*
Daily combing & brushing of a very long coat is ESSENTIAL. Take extra care
around the hindquarters, which can quickly become soiled & matted. Females shed
the undercoat when is season. Bath regularly (making sure to use a good conditioner,
as they tend to get dry skin). Clean the face & eyes daily & check the hairy feet
for burrs & objects that stick there. These dogs are average shedders.
*ORIGIN*
Pekingese where regarded as manifestation of the legendary FOO DOG that drove
away spirits. They were venerated as semi-divine by the Chinese. Commoners had to
bow to them; you were punished by death if you stole one, & when an emperor died,
his Pekingese were sacrificed so that they could go with him to give protection in the
afterlife! In 1860 the Pekingese reached the West. British & French troops over
ran the Summer Palace during the 2nd Opium War. Imperial Guards were ordered to
kill the little dogs to prevent them from falling into the hands of the “foreign
devils”, but 5 Pekingese survived & were taken to Queen Victoria, who named it
appropriately, “Looty”. It is from these canine spoils of war that the modern
Pekingese is descended. In 1893 the breed was first shown in Britain. It was
recognized in the US in 1909.
*GROUP*
Herding, Toy
*RECOGNITION*
ACA=American Canine Association
AKC=American Kennel Club
UKC=Untied Kennel Club
CKC=Continental Kennel Club
KCGB=Kennel Club of Great Britain
CKC=Canadian Kennel Club
ANKC=Australian National Kennel Club
NKC=National Kennel Club
NZKC=New Zealand Kennel Club
PCA=Pekingese Club of America
APRI=American Pet Registry
ACR=American Canine Registry
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