The Pekingese is one of the most popular breeds in the world. Its small size makes it one of the dogs that, like the French bulldog, best adapts to the urban environment. Although its flattened face and short legs do not fool you because it is about a dog with a lot of character and soul of a guard with nothing to envy a Doberman. Though loving to his human family and friends.
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They measure between 15 and 25 cm and, in general, are around 5 kg in weight. Though They can reach up to 8 kilograms.
However, they are small but heavy due to its solid bone structure.
The head is flat and very large in relation to the body. The skin of the face presents folds and its snout is flat. His eyes are far apart and have a dark color.
However, if they stand out for something, it is for their spectacular and abundant furwhich forms a mane around the neck.
As for the color, they can present almost any variant and in mixtures of shades of up to two or three types.
Pekingese ears they hang to the side and they have a lot of fringes. The legs, on the other hand, are short, the front ones being thicker than the rear ones.
The tail is very hairy and they tend to carry it erect and curved on one of its sides. Your life expectancy is between 12 and 14 years old and they are not usually noisy, although they will bark at strangers who invade their territory.
It is one of the most numerous breeds of companion dogs in the world and they enjoy human company. Above all, when they are with the people they love, they are very attentive and affectionate.
For a long time, the Pekingese was considered a royal privilege and its export to other countries was prohibited. Furthermore, stealing and harming one of these dogs was punishable by imprisonment or even death.
They can adapt well to living in small spaces but they do not tolerate solitude as much. So it is not a good idea to leave them alone for long periods of time.
Origin of the Pekingese
The Pekingese is one of the oldest known breeds, the first documents that recognize it date back to the 8th century (during the Tang dynasty). It is considered a native of Southeast Asia and a descendant of the woolly dogs of Tibet, although according to a Chinese legend, its origin dates back to the union of a lion and a monkey.
In fact, the Pekingese was revered by Buddhist monks because its flat appearance is reminiscent of the lions of Fu (which would be like gargoyles in Europe). For Buddhism these lions are protectors and defenders of the law and are found guarding many buildings.
That is why the Chinese nobility bred flat-faced dogs, such as Pugs (also known as pugs) or Shih-Tzus. Although the Pekingese was a race totally unknown until the opium warswhen British troops invaded Beijing and the emperor’s house in 1860. The surviving dogs were brought as booty by English soldiers to Queen Victoria and soon became popular throughout Europe.
Characteristics of the Pekingese
The Pekingese is loyal to his own but distrustful of strangers, maintaining a cold and alert attitude. In general, he is a dog that is alert to its surroundings, so they are good guardians. They are also quite independent, becoming unconcerned with other animals.
In keeping with their reserved character, they are very home-loving and in the family environment they get along very well with children, the elderly and sedentary people. It is not a dog that asks for physical activity and, in fact, they do not like walks very much, being necessary to take them out at least once a day.
The Pekingese has a reputation for being stubborn and difficult to train, but this is because they respond very poorly to commands using the traditional method. A training focused on positive reinforcement gives better results with this breed.
how much does a pekingese cost
The Pekingese is one of the most popular breeds and professional breeders often charge figures in a range that goes from €800 to €1600 for a puppy with papers. However, the selling prices of backyard growers are generally lower and are often negotiable.
However, shelters and kennels (which we can help even without adopting) are full of animals that need a home, so we always recommend adoption as the first option, before you buy. And, above all, do either of the two things while being aware of the great responsibility and difficulties involved in having a dog in our care.
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