About
the Pekingese Dog Breed Looking
for a little "Lap Lion" to spoil and pamper? The Pekingese is an
ancient dog breed that surely fits the bill!
Pekingese Dog Breed History:
It is said that the Pekingese may a compact version of the
ancient "Chinese Foo Dogs" that were used to ward off evil spirits
in their native China. Dating back as far as the 8th Century, these
little lion dogs were permitted to be owned only by Imperial
royalty, and pampered in relative seclusion for centuries. When the
Summer Palace in Peking was invaded by the British in the late
1800's, the breed was discovered and 5 were brought back to England,
where one was offered to Queen Victoria as a gift. These five
dogs formed the foundation for the breed as it exists today.
Pekingese Dog Breed Description:
Adorably stubborn and with regal bearing befitting it's history,
the endearing Pekingese will steal your heart within moments. The
Pekingese dog breed is calm, affectionate and good-natured, but can
also be independent and somewhat fearless.
A Pekingese puppy or adult dog is a great choice for elderly or
disabled dog owners, since it's exercise needs are minimal. The
breed is well suited to apartment living and city life.
Stocky and muscular, the Pekingese can weigh up to 14
pounds. Comically, it can be difficult to distinguish head from tail
in the Pekinese dog breed, due to it's incredible mane of long,
straight hair that comes in a wide range of colors. This glorious
mane needs attention; a good daily brushing is mandatory.
Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that people have a tendency to
misspell when searching for information! We've seen the breed's name
spelled Pekinese,
Pekignese &
Pekengese. | 
