- Appearance:
The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog with heavy front and lighter hindquarters. It must suggest its Chinese origin in its directness, independence, individuality and expression. Its image is lionlike. It should imply courage, boldness and self-esteem rather than prettiness, daintiness, or delicacy.
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- Recognized
Registries:
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, PCA, APRI, ACR
- Country
of Origin:
Chinese
- Life
Range:
10 to 15 years
- Height
Range:
6” to 9”
- Weight
Range:
8 to 10 lbs.
- Colors:
All colors, solid and parti-colors.
- Trainability:
Pekingese are very brave little dogs who are sensitive, independent and extremely affectionate. They are loving to the point of jealously. This breed may be hard to train.
- With Children:
Pekingese are not recommended for families with young, rough children.
- Other Pets:
Pekingese do fine with other pets if properly socialized.
- Climate:
These dogs are susceptible to cold.
- Indoor
/ Outdoor:
The Pekingese are good for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard.
- Exercise
Required:
Although they may not always enjoy it, Pekingese do need to take daily walks in order to stay in good shape.
- Grooming
Required:
Daily combing and brushing of the very long, double coat is essential. Take extra care around the hindquarters, which can become solid and matted. Dry shampoo regularly. These dogs are average shedders.
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