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Description: The Pekingese is a toy breed with a
chunky, sturdy build. This dog is only 6 to 9
inches at the shoulder and will weigh between 8
and 10 pounds. The long, flowing coat is
instantly recognizable as is the pug face and
long ears. The coat is found in a variety of
colors, with red, gold, and sable being the best
known. The coat can also be black, sable, or
cream among other colors. The Pekingese has a
life span of 10 to 15 years. This dog is also
called the Peke or Peking Palusthund.

History: The Pekingese was considered by the
Chinese Imperial Court to be a sacred dog. It was
thought to be a manifestation of the mythical Foo
Dog, which could drive away evil spirits.
Ordinary people had to bow to the Pekingese and
to steal one meant death. As this dog was thought
to keep evil spirits at bay, an emperor's
Pekingese was killed when the emperor died so
that it could guard him in the afterlife. The
breed was almost rendered extinct when the
British overran the Chinese Imperial Palace in
1860. The order was given to kill all the
Pekingese so that they could not be taken by
'foreign devils'. Fortunately for the breed, and
mankind, five of the dogs survived and were
brought to England. All Pekingese today are
descended from these five dogs.

Temperament: The Pekingese is first and foremost,
a companion dog. This dog tends to bond closely
to one person and will expect plenty of attention
from them. The Pekingese is quite happy to lie in
its owner's lap for hours on end. This dog will
be jealous if its owner's attention is not
focused on it. It tends to be somewhat distant
with strangers and is best with older children.
The Pekingese may be small, but it has a strong
personality.

Health Problems: As all Pekingese are descended
from only 5 individuals, they do suffer from a
multitude of health problems. Congestive heart
failure is the most serious that this breed can
experience. If this condition is caught early,
when first detected as a murmur, it can often be
treated medically. The Pekingese can catch cold
easily, and should not be kept outside for long
periods. Because this dog has such a flat face,
it experiences breathing problems such as
snoring, snorting, and wheezing.

Grooming: The luxuriant double coat of the
Pekingese needs to be brushed every day. If this
is not done, the coat will become matted and
tangled. As the Pekingese has facial wrinkles,
these should be cleaned and dried as needed. The
rather prominent eyes of the Pekingese should be
attended to when the wrinkles are cleaned, and
kept free of debris.

Living Conditions: Needless to say, this is
strictly an indoor dog. The Pekingese is not
suited in any way to living outdoors. This dog
will be perfect for an apartment, as its exercise
needs are small. Most importantly, the Pekingese
needs to be close to its chosen person as much as
possible. The Pekingese should not be walked or
exercised in hot weather because it short face
makes it susceptible to heat stroke.

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