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Pekingese
dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
China
as a companion. |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 14 years. |
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Color |
All
colors and markings are permissible. |
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Coat type |
Long,
straight, double-coated with a coarse top coat, thick undercoat
and profuse mane and feathered tail. |
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Exercise needs |
Daily
grooming with a brush or comb, taking extra care around the
hindquarter which can become soiled or matted. Females will
shed their undercoat when in season. Dry shampoo regularly.
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Temperament |
The Pekingese can be stubborn and disobedient but has the courage
of a lion. It is said that his independence and self esteem
are his most endearing characteristics. If raised with children,
it will adore them. However, if it is a companion to elderly
or to a childless couple it will most likely resent the very
young. He will adapt well to his environment and circumstances. |
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Good with children |
Best
with older, quieter, children as he does not like to be disturbed
while sleeping. Good with other pets if socialized at a young
age as they have a tendency to be suspicious of other dogs.
Makes a good watchdog as they are very suspicious of strangers.
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Grooming needs |
Daily
grooming with a brush or comb, taking extra care around the
hindquarter which can become soiled or matted. Females will
shed their undercoat when in season. Dry shampoo regularly. |
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Average size (inches) |
6
- 9
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6
- 9
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Average weight (lbs) |
<
14
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<
14
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Health issues |
Problems birthing, breathing
problems and his eyes are sensitive and prone to corneal ulcers. |
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Living conditions |
Just at home in
a small apartment as a large house. The owner of a Pekingese
needs to be patience leader who does not expect an instant
response. Pekingese also have a tendency to be bossy and they
like to be pampered. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Pekingese is a breed
of toy dog developed in ancient China, and is one of the most ancient
dogs in the world. This Chinese breed was bred and preserved at the
Imperial Palace for centuries where it was held sacred and was kept
as a palace dog by members of the Imperial family. He is believed to
be a close relative of the Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu. The first Pekingese
arrived in Europe and subsequently the US when British Army officers
raided the Summer Palace in Peking following the Boxer Rebellion of
1860. Five Imperial Pekinese looted from women's apartments were brought
to England. Looty, one of the five, was presented to Queen Victoria.
The Pekingese has been known, both in the Orient and in the West, as
the "lion dog"-presumably because of its appearance, although
it is also acclaimed as having a lionlike independence and courage.
It stands about 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 centimeters) and weighs up to
about 14 pounds (6.5 kilograms). The celebrated "sleeve dogs"
are very small Pekingese once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves
of their robes. A long-haired dog, the Pekingese has a full mane and
heavily haired thighs, forelegs, tail, and toes. Its head is broad and
flat, with hanging ears and a short, wrinkled muzzle. The coat may be
solid or variegated in colour, but there is always a black mask across
the face.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Pekingese probably has Spitz blood.
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