Pekingese

The Pekingese is leonine in appearance with alert and intelligent expression. They are fearless, loyal, aloof, not timid or aggressive. They have personality plus and get along great with cats. A heavily built yet small, compact dog, the Pekingese is a robust and bold toy dog. The head of the Pekingese is quite broad, and its dark eyes protrude slightly. All breed standards allow all sorts of color combinations. The most common is gold; this is the color of the majority of Pekingese exhibited.

 Height 'n Weight:

Height: 6 inches -9 inches

Weight: 8 pounds -10 pounds

 Temperament:

The Pekingese is feisty, courageous, and independent. They are affectionate and sensitive, and they thrive on human attention. They aren’t recommended for small children who will tease them. Because of their propensity to bark a lot, they make good watch dogs. These dogs can be stubborn and jealous. Do not expect this dog to come when it is called. Pekingese are sometimes aggressive, especially to other dogs. The Pekingese is a large dog in a small body. It expects to be respected and will not tolerate being treated otherwise. A combination of regal dignity, intelligence and self-importance make for a good natured, opinionated and affectionate companion to those who have earned its respect.

 Exercise needs: 

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. Exercise for 20-30 minutes a day can be enough for The Pekingese.

 Trainability:

They can be stubborn and independent, not the easiest dog to obedience train. They can be obedient but it is a case of doing so in its own time. They need a patient owner who will spend time with training.

 Nutrition & Diet:

There are a few things you can do to give your Pekingese a long, healthy life. A proper diet is one of the things the owner can control. You may want to start your Pekingese puppy on fresh foods such as lean meat, vegetables and even some fruit. The Pekingese on a diet that contains the right amount of calories and nutrients may live almost two years longer. One of the key things to look for in planning your Pekingese’s diet is the level of minerals and nutrients such as calcium and lean-meat protein. Some are picky eaters and may be difficult to feed. If overfed, the Pekingese will put on weight quickly.

 Living conditions:

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.

 Life expectancy:

A healthy breed w ith proper diet can live about 10-15 years.

 Origin:

The Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog originating in China. These dogs are also called Dogs of Foo by the Chinese. They were considered a guardian spirit as they resembled Chinese lions. The Pekingese is the smallest member of the Pekingese family anda ny Pekingese less than 6 pounds is called a sleeve Pekingese. In 1893 the breed was first shown in Britain. It was recognized in the US in 1909.