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 The Pekingese

The Pekingese is a dignified little dog who can sometimes be stubborn. The Pekingese has long, straight, thick profuse coats which requires regular brushing to prevent knots and mats from forming. The Pekingese is a good dog for a small city apartment, but will be just as happy in a rural setting.

The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog with heavy front and lighter hindquarters. It must suggest its Chinese origin in its directness, independence, individuality and expression. Its image is lionlike. It should imply courage, boldness and self-esteem rather than prettiness, daintiness or delicacy.

The Pekingese was held sacred in China in ancient times, the land of its origin. The Pekingese was first registered by the AKC in 1906.

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