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Pekingese - Purebred
Dogs and Puppies

Pekingese


Description

A member of the Toy group, The Pekingese is a well-balanced,

compact little dog with heavy front and lighter hindquarters.

Their image is lion-like and should imply courage, boldness, and self-esteem rather than prettiness, daintiness, or delicacy.

It must suggest its Chinese origin in its directness, independence, individuality, and expression. This dog breed was held sacred in China, its land of origin, in ancient times.

They are a dignified little dog who can sometimes also be very stubborn. They have a long, straight, thick profuse coat which requires regular brushing to prevent knots and mats from forming.

See one of these dogs in action

It is a good dog for a small city apartment, but will be just as happy in a rural setting and is typically 6-14 pounds in weight.

Pekes are good with other animals and with children, under adult supervision, to make sure play doesn't get too rough for them. The best home for these guys is inside with their family.

Country of origin: China
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Colors: Red, fawn, black, red sable, black and tan, silver sable, white, parti-color
Known health problems: Umbilical hernia, intervetrebal disk disease, corneal ulceration, stenotic nares (pinched nostrils)




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" I like dogs better [than people]. They give you unconditional love. They either lick your face or bite you, but you always know where they're coming from. With people, you never know which ones will bite. The difference between dogs and men is that you know where dogs sleep at night." - Greg Louganis



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