Pekinese

(also called ‘pekingese’, ‘peke’, ‘lion dog’, ‘foo dog’ or ‘fu dog’; for the right pronunciation, please click here)

a breed of dog – lapdog/toy dog – small with short or long hair, usually pale brown or gold, hair (coat), large round head with flat face (short pressed-in muzzle – mouth and nose part), large round wide-set eyes, black nose, wide drooping ears, white whiskers (= stiff hairs round the mouth part), short bowed legs, medium-sized bushy upturned tail; size: 6-9 inches tall at the shoulder, and weight: 3-6 Kg; feeds on (eats) the usual dog food (this breed not found in the wild); lives for 12-15 years; originally from China, now found in many parts of the world,

Special Features:

pekinese, a popular lapdog

The Pekinese are popular lapdogs or toy dogs found as pets in many rich homes!

Pekinese are originally bred for the royal families in China.  The Pekinese is also called ‘sleeve dog’ or ‘sleeve’ because it was carried in the wide shirt sleeves of the Chinese in olden days.

The comical flat face, the large wide-set eyes and the small size make these dogs an adorable pet!!

The eyes of a Pekinese pop out when it is at a fight, or under external pressure, such as a hard blow at the back of the head!

Pekingese dog breed is not found in the wild; it is a breed created by people.