Pekingese Breed Info

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Pekingese are originated from China and also known as lion dog, sun dog, sleeve dog
Size: max. 9 inches (H) & 14 pounds (W)
Color: any color, including: gold, red or sable, red, fawn, cream, black, white, sables
Coat: long, coarse-textured, straight, stand-off outer coat, with thick, soft undercoat
Personality: regal, intelligent, affectionate, independent, can be stubborn
Care: grooming, socialization, training, supervision around children, protection from heat
Known health problem: brachycephalic syndrome, heat sensitivity, anesthesia, corneal ulceration, intervertebral disk disease
Group: toy dogs

Good with children? no
Good with other pets? can be aggresive to other dogs

Pekingese dog is a small breed that originally came from China. Sometimes this breed is referred to as "Lion Dog". They were first owned by Chinese nobility as companion dog. The name relates to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides.
This breed was first brought to the Western world in 1860, and finally came to the US in the early twentieth century.

They are small, stocky, and have short legs. The head is broad with wrinkled muzzle, the nose is flat, short and black, the eyes are round, dark and large. Some people said that the Pekingese look like Japanese Chins.

Pekingese dogs are independent, can be stubborn, and sometimes aggressive to other dogs. Early socialization is highly recommended.

The Pekingese is generally a one-person dog. It is not recommended for a family with young children as the breed simply does not enjoy being mauled. It expects to be respected and will not tolerate being treated otherwise.

Despite their appearance, the Pekingese is pretty active and athletic. This breed does well living in an apartment with adults or older children.


Pekingese dogs should never be kept outside in overly hot or cold weather. Their flattened faces and noses can develop breathing problems, which makes it difficult for them to regulate their body temperature.

The Pekingese dogs have several characteristics and health issues related to their unique appearance.

Taking Care Your Pekingese Dog

Because of its long coat, brushing once a day is recommended especially for show dogs. If the dog is intended only as a house pet, it may be kept in a puppy cut which is much more low maintenance.
It is also important to remove dirt from the eye pores daily, and from the creases on the face to prevent sores.