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Pekingese Puppies for Sale
Pekingese
(Peke) (Peking Palasthund)
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Pronunciation |
PEKE-in-ese |
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Description |
The Pekingese has an extravagant, long,
straight-flowing coat that has profuse feathering and comes in all colors. It
has a broad head that is wide between their large, dark, lucid and slightly
prominent eyes. The face is flat with a dark, wrinkled muzzle, and drooping
heart-shaped, long feathering ears. Their necks are short and thick. When their
mouth is closed, neither teeth nor tongue should show. These tiny, heavy boned
dogs have a characteristic rolling gait. |
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Temperament |
Pekingese are very brave little dogs, courageous
to the point of foolhardiness! They are sensitive, independent and
extremely affectionate with their master, but are wary of strangers. They are
obstinate, self-willed and may be difficult to feed and are sometimes known to
refuse to eat as much to show dominance over its owner as to lack of appetite.
If overfed, Pekingese will quickly become overweight. They are loving to the
point of jealousy. They tend to bark a lot and make good watchdogs. Not
recommended for young children who are too rough. This breed may be difficult to
housebreak. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 6-9 inches (30.4-45cm.), Weight: 8-10
pounds (3.6-4.5kg.)
Any Pekingese under 6 pounds is called a sleeve Pekingese. It is the smallest
member of the Pekingese family, and the most popular size during the breeds
development in China. To be a sleeve it must be 6 pounds (2.7 kg) or under,
anything over that is not a considered a sleeve. In-between 6 and 8 (2.7-3.6
kg.) pounds is considered a Mini Pekingese. |
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Health Problems |
Pekingese tend to catch colds very easily. Very
difficult births. Prone to herniated disks and dislocated kneecaps. Trichaiasis
(lashes growing inwards toward the eyeballs). Breathing problems and heart
problems are also common. |
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Living Conditions |
The Pekingese are good for apartment life. They
are relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
Pekingese need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. Get your Pek accustomed to the leash when
they are still a puppy. Some owners have told me their Pek will walk up to 4
miles on a nightly walk. |
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Life Expectancy |
With healthy dogs, about 10-15 years. |
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Grooming |
Daily combing and brushing of the very long,
double coat is essential. Take extra care around the hindquarters, which can
become solid and matted. Females shed the undercoat when in season. Dry shampoo
regularly. Clean the face and eyes daily and check the hairy feet for burrs and
objects that stick there. These dogs are average shedders. |
| Origin |
Pekingese where regarded as manifestation of the
legendary Foo Dog that drove away spirits. They were venerated as semi-divine by
the Chinese. Commoners had to bow to them; you were punished by death if you
stole one, and when an emperor died, his Pekingese were sacrificed so that they
could go with him to give protection in the afterlife. In 1860 the Pekingese
reached the West. British and French troops over ran the Summer Palace during
the Second Opium War. Imperial Guards were ordered to kill the little dogs to
prevent them from falling into the hands of the "foreign devils," but
five Pekingese survived and were taken to Queen Victoria, who named it
appropriately, "Looty." It is from these canine spoils of war
that the modern Pekingese is descended. In 1893 the breed was first shown in
Britain. It was recognized in the US in 1909. |
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Herding, AKC Toy |
Recognition |
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, PCA,
APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
PCA = Pekingese
Club of America
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Pekingese Posters and Prints!
Sissie, the Peke, at 11 years old.
"Like all pekes, she has a very strong personality and is the most wonderful
companion ever."
Sissie, the Peke, at 11 years old.
"Sissie after her very first ever summer cut! She LOVED it because it
gets very hot in Kansas in the summer."
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"Yao-Ling, our male albino Pekingese puppy at 3 months
old . He loves to cuddle and play but is very gentle. he is more submissive than
any other peke I have met. He is very light sensitive but is otherwise just like
any other peke. I took these photos while he was relaxing on our couch."
"Yao-Ling, our male albino Pekingese puppy at 3 months
old"
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This is Ch. Dragonhai Lancelot. He lives at Chechaws Pekingese in Oklahoma.
Photo Courtesy of Chechaw's Pekingese
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