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The Pekingese (also spelled Pekinese) is a breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as a companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Beijing (Peking) where the Forbidden City is located. [1] The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance.

2025年2月26日 · The Pekingese dog breed is a small lion-like breed with a history extending back to ancient times. They are getting more popular each day due to their small size and attractive appearance.

Compact and lion-like in appearance, the Pekinese is a striking dog. Its head implies courage and nobility over daintiness and its pear-shaped body walks with a dignified slight roll. A thick undercoat and long, coarse overcoat form a mane around its shoulders.

2022年3月28日 · The Pekingese (Peke) is a toy dog breed originally bred to live its life among ancient Chinese royalty. Though it's known for its low body, and slightly bowed limbs, the dog is recognized by its short snout, large eyes, and obvious V-shaped facial wrinkle.

2024年4月9日 · Originally bred as companion dogs to the ancient Chinese imperial family, Pekingese have historically been sacred in China. According to one legend, they’re lions shrunk to miniature size by the...

The Pekingese is a small toy dog breed that originated in China. They are known for their distinctive appearance.

2024年11月12日 · Charming, loving, and fiercely loyal, Pekingese dogs can make great pets. Here’s what to know if you’re considering one of these dogs.

2024年10月4日 · The "Little Lion Dog" has a rich history. Learn more about where the royal Pekingese — once owned exclusively by the Chinese imperial family — came from.

2025年2月9日 · The Pekingese is a breed of toy dog developed in ancient China, where it was held sacred and kept as a palace dog by members of the imperial family. It was introduced to the West by English forces that looted the Imperial Palace at Peking (Beijing) in 1860.