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Pekingese

Also known as: Lion Dog

Breed origin: China
Original purpose: Companion dog.

AKC recognized: 1906
AKC group: Toy

Size: Weight: 7 to 14 lbs
Size: Height: 6 to 9 inches

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Color: All coat colors and markings, with or without a black mask.

General characteristics/temperament: The Pekingese is good-natured, dignified, intelligent, bold, self-important, opinionated, and affectionate.

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Suitable canine sports/activities: obedience, rally, agility, therapy

Grooming requirement: Brush daily and groom professionally every 3 months. Some owners keep the coat in a puppy cut to make it easier to maintain.

Known health problems: Corneal ulcers, allergies, hot spots, heat stroke, congestive heart failure,


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Recommended books for further reading:

Pekingese (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D. Published in 2006 96 pages

The Complete Pekingese By Liz Stannard Published in 1999 176 pages

Pekingese (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide) By Juliette Cunliffe Published in 2003 158 pages

Pekingese By Beverly Pisano Published in 1997 224 pages

The Guide to Owning a Pekingese By Muriel Lee Published in 2001 64 pages

Pekingese (An Owner's Companion) By Vandella Williams and Adele Summers Published in 1990 240 pages

The Book On The Pekingese By Dorothy Slater Published in 2007 128 pages

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Other websites for additional information:

American Kennel Club breed page
Pekingese Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Pekingese Club of America Rescue
Pekingese Rescue

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