Pekingese Dog Information

Breed Name: Pekingese

Pekingese Dogs are cute, small dogs who love to be pampered by their masters. They received the name from the ancient city of Peking, which is now called Beijing. This dog breeds are apartment friendly and relatively inactive inside the house. They are considered as one of the popular lap dogs. In early days, Chinese people used to greet Pekingese as “Divine Spirits”.

Nicknames: Peking lion dog, Lion Dog, Chinese Spaniel, Pelchie Dog, Peking Palasthund

Origin: China

Ancient Use: Companion of Chinese emperors

Type: Small-sized dog

Built: Compact built

Appearance: They are normally found in gold, red or sable color but they can also be recognized occasionally in cream, black, white, sables, black and tan. They have flat face and large eyes. They are having black nose and lips. They have very broad jaw bone. They have long furry coats.

Temperament: Brave, sensitive and independent

Height: 6 to 9 inches

Weight: upto 8 pounds

Average Life: About 10 to 15 years

Species: Herding

Barking Status: Discriminate barkers

Family Dog: They are good family dogs.

Preferable Temperature: Mild weather

Active Breed: Not so active

Member of: AKC Toy

Socialization Status: Yes

Health Status: Plott Hound Dogs are generally healthy, but like all breeds they are prone to Patellar Luxation, Brachycephalic Syndrome, Cleft Palate, Cryptorchidism, Intervertebral Disk Disease and many others.

What to Feed:

Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

How to Care:

• Needs Daily Walk
• Needs Daily combing and brushing
• Needs quiet place to relax