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Pekingese Puppies for Sale
Pekingese
(Peke) (Peking Palasthund)
Hershey
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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, sensitive, independent and
extremely affectionate with their master. These adorable dogs can make wonderful companions. If overfed, the Pekingese will quickly become overweight. This breed makes a good watchdog. The Pekingese may be difficult to
housebreak. Do not allow this dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause varying degrees of negative behaviors, including, but not limited to obstinate, self-willed, jealousy, separation anxiety, guarding, growling, snapping, biting, and obsessive barking as the dog tries to tell YOU what to do. They can become wary of strangers, and may become untrustworthy with children and even adults. If you feed them table scraps, they have been known to
refuse to eat, as much to show dominance over its owner, as to lack of appetite. They can become dog aggressive and courageous
to the point of foolhardiness as they try and take over. These are NOT Pekingese traits. They are behaviors resulting from humans allowing them to take over the home. If a Pekingese is given rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk to relieve their mental and physical energy, they will display a totally different, more appealing temperament. It is not fair to leave such a heavy weight on such a small dog, where he feels he has to keep HIS humans in line. As soon as you start showing your Peke you are able to be HIS strong, stable minded pack leader, he can relax and be the wonderful little dog that he is. |
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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, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human.
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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