Pekingese
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 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
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