History of Pekingese breed

Pekingese dog breed was held with high regard by Chinese Imperial but when overtaken by the French and British forces in 1800’s, it was ordered to be destroyed to avoid being in the hands of foreign people. However, there were five dogs that were able to stay alive and were brought to England. These five dogs were bred and continued the breed that we have today. Recent DNA analysis proved that Pekingese is one of the oldest breeds and one of the least genetically diverged from wolves. For centuries, only members of the Chinese Imperial Palace can own this dog. But since there were few dogs that survived and were taken to different countries, breeding was continued.

This breed doesn’t choose its handler. It can be a great companion for adults or children. Pekingese can be picky eaters but diet of this dog should always be watched on. They shouldn’t be putting on too much weight or they will have joint problems. Due to their abundance of fur, it is important to keep the Pekingese care intact. They are indoor dogs and they are prone to having heatstroke when exposed to high temperature.