Monthly nail trimming is usually sufficient to keep your dog’s nails from growing too long and causing discomfort. In addition to coat care, your Peke’s nails, ears, and teeth also need care. Their long fur tends to tangle and form mats, but brushing them weekly or a few times a week can help remove loose fur, work out tangles, and prevent matting. Their coat only requires an occasional bath, but will require at least an hour of brushing per week. They will shed moderately amount year-round with heavier shedding sessions as the seasons change. The Pekingese has a thick double coat that requires a lot of grooming. The AKC recognized the Pekingese in 1906 and they are a member of the Toy Group.

The Pekingese came to the United States in the late 1890s. These British troops brought a few Pekes back to England and presented them to Queen Victoria and other English nobility as a gift. The Pekingese didn’t come to the West until the Second Opium War of 1860 when British troops stormed the emperor’s summer palace in what is now considered Beijing. It is even said that stealing one of these royal dogs was considered a crime and it was punishable by death. They were often called Sun Dogs, Lion Dogs, or Sleeve Dogs as they were small enough to be carried within the large sleeves common to those living in the imperial household. Because the Peke was created by Chinese emperors and their court, they were prized noble and royal companions. They are known for the longer fur around their neck that forms a “lion’s mane”.Ĭhinese legends even say that Buddha created this dog breed by shrinking a lion down to small dog size. Their origins seem to stretch so many centuries back that it is hard to say how old the Pekingese breed actually is, but the earliest records show them appearing during the 8th century to the Tang dynasty.

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