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(Peke, Peking Palasthund)The Pekingese is an ancient breed of toy dog whose physical appearance denotes courage, boldness, and independence. Their stocky, muscular body is pear-shaped, compact, and low to the ground. It is slightly longer than it is tall and it is heaviest in front. When lifted, the Pekingese is surprisingly heavy for its size. Their ribs are well-sprung and set between the forelegs, and their neck is short and thick. The chest is broad and full, the loin is comparatively light, and the waist is narrow. They have a straight topline and a high set tail that is arched and carried over the back. The breed’s forequarters are stout, thick, and heavily boned. Their shoulders are well laid back and blend smoothly into the rest of the frame, and their elbows are set close to the body. Their front feet turn slightly outwards when the dog is standing or moving. The hindquarters are lighter than the forequarters, and the rear legs are relatively close together and parallel. The head of the Pekingese is large in proportion to the rest of the body. The topskull is massive, flat, and broad, and the muzzle is flat, wide, and well-filled below the eyes. They have a broad lower jaw and their chin, nose, and brow all lay on the same plane. The visibility of the stop is obscured by the nose wrinkle that separates the upper and lower areas of the face. Ears of this breed are heart-shaped and lie flat against the head, and eyes are large, round, far-set, and dark in color. The nose is short, broad, and black, and the nostrils are open and wide. Neither teeth nor tongue show when the dog’s mouth is closed. The coat of the Pekingese consists of a long, coarse, straight outer coat and a thick, soft undercoat. The hair forms a mane on the neck and shoulders. All coat colors are accepted and treated equally in the show ring.
The Pekingese is feisty, courageous, and independent. They are affectionate and sensitive, and they thrive on human attention. They are leery of strangers, and they are sometimes obstinate and self-willed. Some are picky eaters and may be difficult to feed. If overfed, the Pekingese will put on weight quickly. Because of their propensity to bark a lot, they make good watch dogs. They aren’t recommended for small children who will tease them. This breed can be difficult to housebreak.
The Pekingese tends to catch colds very easily. They are a difficult dog to breed. Some lines are susceptible to herniated discs and dislocated kneecaps. Breathing problems and hearth problems are also common within this breed. Healthy Pekingese typically live for 10 to 15 years.
The Pekingese has a very interesting history throughout its native country of China. They were once regarded as a manifestation of the legendary Foo Dog that drove away spirits. Commoners were required to bow to them, and people were punished by death for stealing one. Whenever an emperor died, his Pekingese would be sacrificed so that it could travel with him to the afterlife. It wasn’t until 1860 that the Pekingese reached the West. When British and French troops invaded the Summer Palace in China during the Second Opium War, Chinese Imperial Guards were ordered to kill the Pekingese in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of the foreigners. Five Pekingese survived, and they were taken to Queen Victoria. These five dogs served as the foundation for the present day breed. The Pekingese was first show in Britain in 1893, and it was recognized in the United States in 1909.
The long double coat of the Pekingese needs to be combed and brushed on a daily basis. Extra care should be given to the dog’s hindquarters, where mats are more likely to occur. The breed should be dry shampooed on a regular basis and the eyes and face should be cleaned each day. Feet should be checked for burrs. The Pekingese is an average shedder.
The Pekingese is well-suited to life in a small household or apartment. They are a comparatively inactive breed indoors, and they are content to live without a yard. The breed doesn’t require much exercise, but they will stay in better health if they are given regular opportunities to run around and play.
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when your dog scratches he/she might have MITES if i were u I'd take it to a vet pronto or it could get worse. Its kind of like a skin infection and your pet could then get really bad wounds if not treated so take it to the vet!!!!!!!!!!!
your cat is probably just cleaning himself its nothing to worry about
A peke pup at that young should be a pound or maybe 2. My pup is 11 weeks old and 3 pounds. There's no way that this puppy will end up between 7-10 pounds. At 6 pounds this puppy will be a lot heavier when full grown. It looks like they lied to you about the parents.
Lovable and caring. Always want yo play. Likes yo chase rabbits and birds. Love to go walk (hates a leach) his well mannered but hates water
Age :
2 year
Name:
familly
Color:
brown
Description:
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Age :
1
Name:
Sania
Color:
brown
Description:
Sania
Age :
2
Name:
Sasha
Color:
beige and white
Description:
Lion Pekingese
Age :
3
Name:
shimi
Color:
tan
Description:
Simply a clown....
Age :
6 months
Name:
emma
Color:
brown
Description:
I loveher so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Fu Dog
Color:
White
Description:
Precious 10 Week old baby tired out from playing with our Schipperke, Lily.
Age :
Approx. 1 yr.
Name:
Eden
Color:
Redish brown
Description:
Believe it or not, I got this amazing princess from a rescue shelter. She is approximately a year old and is the love of my life. I always wanted a peke, but was even happier that I could give one a home who was despirately in need of one. She is extremely loveable and playful, complete dedicated, and gets along with everything and everyone. She spends a lot of time sleeping on the backs of my pot belly pigs, or curled up on the back of the chair with the cats. She is a true blessing.
Age :
5 Years
Name:
Luigi
Color:
Tan / white
Description:
A gorgeous little guy with a lovely nature, very demanding with attention and an absolute joy to have. Loves cuddly toys and goes to bed with one every night.
Age :
5 Years
Name:
Gemma
Color:
Beige/Brown/White
Description:
Gemma is a gorgeous girl - very loving and a girly type of poochie. Loves attention but very jealous and possessive.
Age :
8 mths
Name:
ginger
Color:
red
Description:
she's a loving little girl. she is my side kick and loves to snuggle.
Age :
9 years old
Name:
Darling
Color:
Light brown
Description:
She is the sweetest puppy i have ever known. She is very protective, smart and fun-loving. I love her more than anyone else.
Age :
9
Name:
Darling
Color:
Brown
Description:
A nine years old female
Age :
8
Name:
Betty
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Enjoying Chatsworth horse trials :)
Age :
3.5 months
Name:
Sophie
Color:
cream & white
Description:
Baby Sophie ready for bed
Age :
9 months
Name:
Sir Isaac "Das Poof" Newton
Color:
Fawn, Black, and Cream
Description:
He is a total trip. : ) Here he is with his best buddy Melody.
Age :
7
Name:
ashley
Color:
tan and white
Description:
frisky
Age :
7
Name:
ASHLEY
Color:
WHITE AND TAN
Description:
FRISKY
Age :
7
Name:
ASHLEY
Color:
TAN
Description:
SHORT CUTT
Age :
1 Year
Name:
Sheila
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
Sheila is a fabulous part of our family! She is play full and a wonderfull watch dog. She loves playing with our cat Isis.
Age :
15 months
Name:
Milo
Color:
light brown
Description:
a ver smart sweet dog
Age :
15 months
Name:
Milo
Color:
light brown
Description:
Milo is a very sweet loving dog but he is a picky eater.
Age :
2
Name:
Mr. Mojo McMuffin
Color:
Tan
Description:
Mojo is the most active and adorable little peke who has a mild and friendly temperament. Cannot imagine my life without him
Age :
5
Name:
MiMi
Color:
white
Description:
Very cute baby, has lots of human girly behavior.
Makes command to get toys, get leash, put her in bathtub for poopoo by little "ng ng" sounds.
Also, pads me with her hands to comfort me too!!!
And when I talk too loud she uses her hand to cover my mouth!!!
Age :
1 year
Name:
~*~KING~*~
Color:
sand
Description:
King of the house, the outside and our hearts!!
Age :
6
Name:
Gobi
Color:
Blonde
Description:
The cutest!!
Age :
7
Name:
JJ
Color:
black/gold
Description:
My little courageous lion baby
Age :
7
Name:
JJ
Color:
tan/black
Description:
Calm, courageous, loyal, and very independent.
Age :
Couple of months
Name:
Pepsi
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My noenies
Age :
7 months
Name:
Pixie & Pepsi
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My Angels
Age :
31 months
Name:
Vlooitjie
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My Angel
Age :
14 months
Name:
Minka
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My Angel
Age :
7 months
Name:
Pepsi
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My Angel
Age :
7 months
Name:
Pixie
Color:
Light Brown
Description:
My Angel
Age :
3 year old
Name:
Lady
Color:
creame white
Description:
This is Lady, my Pekingese. She is very outgoing, playful little dog. She doe not get along very well with female dogs but don't mind male dog at all. She get all excited up and want to fight female dog that can lead to seziure. So have to be real careful on that.
Age :
14
Name:
Coco
Color:
red
Description:
Our baby girl is a Pekehund. She is a Pekenese /Doxie mix. We got her at 6 months old and have had her for 14 years. She is willful and stubborn but so loving and fun. She has been the best dog. Good with small children too. She weighs apx 12 lbs
Age :
8 months
Name:
mj
Color:
brownish white
Description:
lovely, sweet and playful
Age :
8 months
Name:
mj
Color:
brownish white
Description:
she's lovely and very sweet..
Age :
3
Name:
Chloie
Color:
Blonde
Description:
She is definetely the pricess of the house!
Age :
6 mths
Name:
Poppy
Color:
Black
Description:
A little Sleeve Pekingese and weighs in at 5lbs (8 mths old now)
The cutest little girl in the universe!
Age :
1 1/2 year
Name:
Monty
Color:
brown
Description:
The master of the household
Age :
Passed 4/21/09
Name:
Sadie
Color:
All-White
Description:
My favoriite pic of my beloved 14 year old dog. Pick taken in 2005.
Rest In Peace.
Age :
2years
Name:
neesie
Color:
brown
Description:
sulking for another sweetie
Age :
2
Name:
fydo and pint
Color:
mixed white fawn and black brown
Description:
They are two years old..very active boys....love to chicken and cream all the time..my fav brats love them....
Age :
5
Name:
phoebe
Color:
cream
Description:
tiny but mighty
Age :
3
Name:
Whily
Color:
White
Description:
- he is soooo cute!
Age :
1 year
Name:
Rocco
Color:
White and fawn
Description:
He is the sweetest little Peke and is a true couch potato but he still enjoys to run around the backyard everyday.
Age :
4
Name:
GIZMO
Color:
BLONDE
Description:
HE IS A BEAUTIFUL MALE...FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM THE MINUTE I SAW HIM....
Age :
9 months
Name:
Lilly
Color:
white
Description:
she's gansta :]
Age :
13 years
Name:
paki (female)
Color:
brown-black-white
Description:
now she need a hung
Age :
13 years
Name:
paki (female)
Color:
brown-black-white
Description:
she really has a human personality!!!
Age :
2 years
Name:
Lulu
Color:
yellow
Description:
Lulu with his favorite toy~
Age :
10 years
Name:
Bridget Sicilia - Sissie
Color:
taupe
Description:
adorable
Age :
8week
Name:
Pekee
Color:
red/black
Description:
heres a pic of 1 of pekingese from last year
Age :
9wks
Name:
Bernie
Color:
redish brown w/black n white
Description:
Age :
4
Name:
Cindy
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Cindy is playful, energetic.
Age :
10
Name:
daisy
Color:
brown
Description:
she is very close 2 me...she cries wen we hav 2 leave her alone bt as we come back she becomes as happy as ever....i juzz love her...she is very cute...
