Breed Description

Pekingese have exceptionally long, straight coats and come in a variety of colours. They are particularly brave, sensitive and independent dogs who can be extremely affectionate to their owners but are always wary of strangers if socialisation has not been handled. They tend to like to be in charge and show it in all aspects that they see fit. Pekingese quickly become overweight if fed to frequently or in large portions, however the Pekingese may have the tendency to show its owner it has a lack of appetite by refusing to eat as a way to inform the owner it is being overfed. They are loving dogs by nature, however, they can become possessive of their family which can lead to problems with visitors. Pekingese can be fairly hard to housebreak and are not great with children who are too rough or careless. Pekingese require a lot of grooming, which some owners prefer to have professionally done. Pekingese come in all shapes and sizes and are given names to match. If a Pekingese is under 6lbs it is called a Sleeve Pekingese, which is the smallest member of the Pekingese family. However, a Pekingese that is between 6-8lbs will be considered a Mini Pekingese.