General Listing Information
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| Breed: | Dog > Pekingese |
| Breeder: | John Smith |
| Location: | Firestone Park, CA |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, Sep 16,2009 |
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Detailed Listing Information
Description of Pet
TIPPY IS A BEAUTIFUL MALE PEKINGESE, PROFUSELY COATED, SHORT COBBY BODY. WE ARE PLACING HIM AS SPECIAL NEEDS AT A MUCH DISCOUNTED PRICE AS HE #1 HATES OTHER MALE DOGS, AND #2 IS NOW BOBBED TAILED. E-MAIL ME AT tpekes4u@aol.com FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILS. HE IS VERY LOVING TO HUMANS AND FEMALE DOGS! A LITTLE SHY, BUT LISTENS VERY WELL. A GOOD BOY.
Vital Details
Gender: Male
Available: 1
Estimated cost-to-own: $750.00
About The Breed
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Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They were the favoured imperial pet. Good-natured and happy, these dogs enjoy family environments, but require regular cleaning if in outdoor environments. Their eyes are very delicate as they sit above the socket rather than within the socket.
These dogs are also called Dogs of Foo (or Fu) by the Chinese, and how much they are revered can be seen in the number of Chinese artworks depicting them. They were considered a guardian spirit as they resembled Chinese lions (see Lion dance).
The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old and has hardly changed in all that time. One exception is that modern breeders and dog-show judges seem to prefer the long-haired type over the more-traditional spaniel-type coat.
All breed standards allow all sorts of color combinations. The most common is red sable; this is the color of the majority of Westminster Pekes. Black and tan is popular as well, but blonde seems to be preferred over black and tan for show dogs. The solid white (except face) or solid black Pekingese is quite striking. The face is usually black with deep brown eyes. There was, supposedly, in a British Pekingese line, a blue (gray) pekingese. Albino dogs are not within the standard.
The Pekingese gait is like no other in the dog world. Because the Chinese originally bred them to be companions to the Emperor of China and his ladies and eunuchs, they are bowlegged to discourage wandering. However, they can and will keep up with the big dogs when allowed. The bowleggedness makes their walk, run, or trot quite striking.
