Essential Facts To Know In Regards To The Pekingese

The Pekingese, also known as the "Peke" or "Lion
Dog", belongs to the toy breed category. They
have big eyes, a curly tail, a flat face and
long fur that mostly comes in gold. The breed is
thought to have first appeared during ancient
times about 2,000 years ago. They were first
raised for acting as companions to the Chinese
Imperial Court. Today they're a common choice as
a companion dog for less active owners, seniors
or people who live in apartments. Qualities like
their appearance that is a cross between a monkey
and lion as well as their bold temperament and
high affection towards their owner are things
they are characterized by. They're assumed to
have been developed in ancient China and are a
descendant of dogs descended from the first wolf
ancestors.

They are classified as a small sized dog. The
appropriate dimensions are 6-9 inches high and a
weight of 10 pounds. The breed is recognized for
their brave, regal and self-important character.
They are typically slow to show affection with
strangers, but their small size can mean they
are unsuitable as a guard dog. The breed is
confirmed to be fairly intelligent, but scores
73rd compared to every other dog when being
trained to understand new obedience commands.

They're not the best choice for a family pet,
since they're not always tolerant towards kids.
Other pets like cats and other dogs can live
well with them. One time-consuming task is
grooming them. They need frequent brushing
through their coat every day, and a full-body
groom every 6 to 8 weeks. They prefer a small
backyard so they have plenty of room, but can be
suitable for staying in an apartment.

As is the case with many small sized breeds,
they're by and large long-lived and have an
expected life of 12-15 years. They are
susceptible to eye problems, allergies and
breathing problems, but their most worrying
health risk is heart problems. Activities such
as play sessions or running around the yard will
provide them with hours of fun. They have a low
level of energy, which means they will need only
short 20 or 30 minute walks every day to reduce
the likelihood of hyperactivity or other
destructive behavior.

If you choose to buy the Pekingese you ought to
be able to spend a lot of time grooming and
giving plenty of companionship. They're not the
best option for a guard dog or more active
owners, but an excellent choice for less active
owners or retirees. Here are a few of the things
you may find attractive about the Pekingese:

Perhaps the main reason why people find this
breed so attractive is the fact it is very
affectionate and makes one of the best companion
dogs.

Another quality that's attractive about them is
they have a brave and feisty manner that gives
them a special character.

People also love them due to the fact that their
low level of energy means you only need to take
them for short walks to tire them out.


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