The Pekingese breed is named after the ancient city of Peking, China, currently known as Beijing. The Pekingese were bred to look like the Chinese guardian lions’ ‘ foo dogs. Pekingese were available solely to the royalty—commoners owning them was a crime punishable by death.

There are more facts to learn about the Pekingese dogs, and the information below will be helpful. 

Body Facts about the Pekingese

• A standard Pekingese weighs 3.5 to 6 kg, and the small ones weigh less than 2.7 kg. The Pekingese dogs that are small in size are called Sleeve Pekingese.
• They are double-coated with a thick undercoat and a coarse, straight long exterior coat.
• The coat of the Pekingese is fawn, cream, or black in color, and it protects it against harsh climatic conditions.

Historical Facts about the Pekingese

• If an individual was not a royal family member, stealing and owning a Pekingese was punishable by death.
• Some Emperors used the Pekingese as a guard dog.
• The Pekingese were brought to England from China in the 1860s during the Opium war.

The Temperamental of the Pekingese

• The Pekingese are stubborn in nature, making it easier to train.
• The Pekingese is gentle and tiny. 
• They are also extremely brave.
• These canines are alert dogs that sound an alarm through barking.
• The Pekingese can be aloof to strangers but friendly to family members. Therefore, it needs to be exposed to different people at a young age.
• It is a low-energy dog that needs little strolling.

Additional Facts about the Pekingese

• It has a lifespan of around 13 to 15 years.
• Their fur needs regular trimming.
• The Pekingese gestation period is around 58 to 68 days.
• The female gives birth to two or four puppies through one delivery.