Toy Toy Group

Pekingese

Also called Lion Dog, Peke, Peking Palasthund and Sun Dog

Apartment friendly
Lots of grooming
Hard to train

The Pekingese is a small breed of dog that originated in China. It is a compact and lively breed, with a long, silky coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Pekingese is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys being around its family.

Weight: 7–13 lb (3–6 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 6–9 in (15–23 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: Beijing (Peking), China (Ancient China, Imperial court)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Calm
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Hard to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Confident Dignified Independent Loyal Stubborn

Coat colours

Biscuit, black, black and tan, cream, fawn, gray, particolor, red, sable and white

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)