Pekingese

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Peking, China several hundred years ago

Personality and Behavior

• He's independent, good-natured and affectionate
• He can have breathing difficulties on hot days or if he physically overexerts himself because of his flat face
• He carries himself with dignity and an air of self-importance
• He can be extra difficult to housebreak

Training

• He's one of the most difficult breeds to train. You will need lots of patience as he is one of the slowest to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds profusely! You will find a lot of hair in your home - stuck to your couch, carpets and clothes - and to just about everything else. You will be vacuuming regularly.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His medium-length coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds profusely you may find yourself brushing it a couple of times a week, or even daily, to reduce the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• NA

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