For centuries Pekingese dog breed is the most cherished companion of the imperial family of China. Nowadays they are still the most admired family companions. They are always in happy-go-lucky character and meet everyone with grace and dignity. 

These small-sized dog breeds are stocky and compact weighing up to 13 pounds. They are famous for their “lion’s mane” like appearance as their coat stretches at the neck and shoulders. You will find their coats in various shades from golden red to various other reds to darker shades. Their unique physical characteristic is a “rolling” gait. 

Nutrition

Pekingese perform well on high-quality dog food whether home prepared or commercially produced with your vet’s approval and supervision. Any diet should be suitable for the age of the dog (senior, adult or puppy). It is important to watch your dog’s calorie consumption as some dogs are prone to weight gain. Undoubtedly, treats are essential for dogs at the training level but offering too much of them can cause obesity. Keep fresh and clean water available for them at all times and if necessary then keep in constant touch with the vet about your dog’s health. 

Grooming

Pekingese are small dog breeds with long hair and thick double coat. Hence, they require good maintenance. You will observe the shedding seasonally in these dogs. The occasional bath is right to keep their coat shiny and healthy. Moreover, you need to spend 1 hour brushing their hair to avoid matting and removing loose hair. To remove the tangles you can use the metal comb or slicker brush. Alike all the breeds, their nails must be trimmed on regular basis.

Health

Pekingese enjoys the cold temperature that you must have already guessed with their long hair and thick coat. Consequently, you will find many owners travelling with ice pillows or ice packs to make their Pekingese comfortable. 

Training

This is one of the best small dog breeds that have a loving, friendly personality. They are intelligent and affectionate as well as develops strong connections to their masters and people. They can also be a good watchdog and they tolerate children very well.