Toy group · China
Pekingese
Also called Peke, Lion Dog, Peking Palasthund.
Tiny dog, low energy, independent, so training takes patience.
- Regal
- Loyal
- Affectionate
- Independent
- Opinionated
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 3 to 6 kg7 to 14 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 14 years
- Energy
- Low
- Trains
- Low
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Pekingese
Toy breeds. Train them like a dog, not an ornament. Small dogs skip the manners work because they can be picked up.
Respect Their Independence
Start here
Pekingese were bred for royalty, not service. They respond to requests, not demands.
Short Training Sessions
Limited stamina due to flat face. Keep sessions under 5 minutes to avoid overheating.
Gentle Handling
Can become defensive if handled roughly. Build trust through positive experiences.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Pekingese and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Coming to iPhone first. The list hears the day it opens.
At home
Living with one
Bred for company. Small in body, and often bigger in personality than the owner expected.
Gets on with
- ChildrenLow
- Other dogsModerate
- StrangersLow
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 20 minutes daily maximum. Very short walks only. Avoid exercise in warm weather.
- Grooming
- High maintenance. Regular brushing several times per week. Clean facial folds daily.
- Drool
- Very Low
- Coat
- Long, Double coat, Coarse outer coatGold, Red, Sable, Cream, Black, White, Grey
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Severe
Severe breathing difficulties requiring careful management
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Moderate
Long back prone to disc problems
Eye Injuries
Moderate
Prominent eyes vulnerable to scratches and ulcers
Where they come from
History
Bred as companions for Chinese imperial royalty for over 2,000 years. Legend says they are miniature lions created by Buddha. Considered sacred in ancient China.
- Wasabi · Winner of Best in Show at the 2021 Westminster Dog Show
