The Pekingese is a proud fluffy nobleman who hates noise and fuss and genuinely loves a positive, serene environment and orderliness, so he is often recommended as a four-legged friend for older couples.
The Pekingese is a very old breed.
The breed has been traced back two thousand years, to the Han dynasty.
Dogs first came to Europe at the end of the 19th century; in 1894, Pekingese was shown at an exhibition in England.
Today it is very difficult to find a purebred, thoroughbred Pekingese.
In ancient China, the Pekingese was used for self-defense. Small dogs easily fit in a sleeve. In case of danger, they jumped out and rushed at the offender.
Originally bred as companion dogs to the ancient Chinese imperial family.
Pekingese was a high society dog.
The owners picked up a festive outfit in the same colors as the pet.
Poems were dedicated to them. They personified the great and powerful of the emperors of China.
One of the Pekingese was even declared the embodiment of the Buddha.
It was believed that dogs similar to a lion protect the spirit of the owner, until his transfer to the afterlife.
Five Pekingese were presented to Queen Victoria.
In America, the Pekingese with the longest language in the world is recorded. The length of the tongue was 11.43 cm.
Pekingese came to Germany, America, and the Netherlands only in 1900.
Bred to be close companions to Chinese royalty, these dogs bond very closely with their humans, making them wonderful house pets.
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