Pekingese
 Questions
About Pekingese? Click Here for the Kennel.com
Forum!
 Description:
The Pekingese is an ancient breed which
has existed in China since 900 AD. There
it remained, tightly guarded, until the
19th Century. Ownership of the Pekingese
was restricted to the royalty of the Chinese
Imperial Court, where the dogs were pampered
and lived luxurious lives since the Chinese
believed the dog was a harbinger of good
luck. When the first few dogs were imported
to other parts of the world in the last
half of the 1800s, the breed gained instant
popularity due to its appearance, personality
and mysterious past. The breed was officially
recognized in North America in 1909 and
1910. The Pekingese fits in well in small
accommodations and does not require much
exercise. He does not do very well in the
heat.
Height:
The height of the Pekingese is 6 - 9"
(15.2 - 22.9cm).
Weight:
The Pekingese should not weigh
more than 14 lbs (6.4 kg).
Coat
Type: The lion-like mane
and coat of the Pekingese is long, straight,
and coarse yet soft. There is also a dense
fluffy undercoat. A daily, thorough brushing
is required with this breed. Eyes, ears
and nose wrinkles often require attention
as well.
Color:
All colors are allowed for
the Pekingese.
Temperament:
The Pekingese is a proud, courageous little
dog that is independent and bold, yet friendly
and loyal to his owners.
Health Problems:
The Pekingese is prone to several
health issues including breathing, eye,
and back/ spinal problems in addition to
congestive heart failure which is the leading
cause of death in this breed. The Pekingese
can live up to 15 years.
Special Interest:
The original breeding stock which arrived
in England was claimed during the raid of
the Summer Palace in Peking in 1860. While
most of the palace dogs were killed before
the invasion to prevent them from being
stolen alive, soldiers discovered five of
these little dogs protecting the body of
the Imperial Princess, who had taken her
life. These five were brought back to England
and one was presented to Queen Victoria,
which she named "Looty." The Pekingese
was then instantly popular.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 5 - Toys
ANKC: Group 1 - Toy
CKC: Group 5 - Toys
FCI: Group 9 Section 8 Japan Chin and Pekingese
KC: Non-Sporting - Toys
NZKC: Toy
UKC: Companion Breeds
|
