Looking
for a little "Lap Lion" to spoil and pamper?
The Pekingese dog is an ancient breed that
surely fits the bill! It is said that the
Pekingese may a compact version of the ancient
"Chinese Foo Dogs" that were used to ward off
evil spirits in their native China. Dating
back as far as the 8th Century, these little
lion dogs were permitted to be owned only by
Imperial royalty, and pampered in relative
seclusion for centuries. When the Summer
Palace in Peking was invaded by the British in
the late 1800's, the Pekingese dog breed was
discovered and 5 were brought back to England,
where one was offered to Queen Victoria as a
gift. These five dogs formed the foundation
for the breed as it exists today.
Adorably stubborn and with
regal bearing befitting it's history, the
endearing Pekingese dog will steal your heart
within moments. The Pekingese dog breed is
calm, affectionate and good-natured, but can
also be independent and somewhat fearless. The
Pekingese is a great choice for elderly or
disabled dog owners, since it's exercise needs
are minimal. The Pekingese dog breed is well
suited to apartment living and city life.
Stocky and muscular, the Pekingese dog can
weigh up to 14 pounds. It can be difficult to
distinguish head from tail in the Pekinese,
due to it's incredible mane of long, straight
hair that comes in a wide range of colors. The
Pekingese dog has a glorious mane that
needs attention; a good daily brushing is
mandatory.
Photo:
The Complete Pekingese
by:
Liz Stannard
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