| Chandler a big dog in a small body |
| Love at first sight for this cute and cuddly pekingese... PURE WHITE PEKINGESE..... CHANDLER BING TAN he's just 4 months old..a great companion and friend..... :) |
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| - to play with ryan and bryan - to exploring the apartment - playing with his teddy bears, stuffed pigs and his feet pillow - to play with tissues and scarfs - to jump on the bed - to sleep beside the pc when the aircon is on - to lie down with his superman style - to eat, eat and eat - to take a bath |
| - going to the vet - strangers - being left alone - lots of noise |
| The Pekingese was the favorite dog of the Chinese Emperor's Court until 1860. Small specimens of this fluffy little dog were called "sleeve dogs" because they fit neatly into the sleeves of Chinese courtiers' robes. They were called "lion dogs" because of their large chests, full manes and strong personalities. Pekingese were thought to be miniature versions of Chinese Foo Dogs, able to stave off evil spirits. They were often put to death when their masters died to protect the owners in the afterlife. British soldiers discovered the breed when they overran the Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. They brought some of these animals to the Western world. The sweet little Pekingese caught on quickly with dog fanciers in the West and is now one of the most popular breeds. The Pekingese or 'Peke' is truly an 'IMPERIAL' dog, with a history dating back as far as 2000 B.C. For Centuries the Pekingese was worshipped in the temples of China, and was custom for the emperor to select four Pekes who were to become his 'bodyguards'. These four Pekes would precede the emperor on occasions of state, two of them announcing his approach at correct intervals with sharp, piecing barks, the other two daintily holding the hem of his royal robe in their mouths. THEFT of a Peke, or Injury to one of them was considered to be a crime punishable by DEATH. In 1898 the first Pekingese came to America. They were admitted to the A.K.C. registry in 1906. Pekingese has since been extremely popular in the USA, ranking in the top 25 on the AKC's registrations listing. |
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