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Key facts
- Dogbreed.country
- China
- Dogbreed.fcistd
- http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/207g09-en.pdf
- Dogbreed.image
- 1AKC Pekingese Dog Show 2011.jpg
- Dogbreed.image_caption
- A long-haired Pekingese brushed out and ready for show
- Dogbreed.name
- Pekingese
- Dogbreed.nickname
- Peke
- Dogbreed.kc_name
- China Kennel Union
- Dogbreed.kc_std
- http://www.cku.org.cn/breed/dog/207
- Chinese.c
- 北京狗
- Chinese.p
- Běijīng gǒu
- Chinese.l
- Beijing dog
- Chinese.t2
- 獅子狗
- Chinese.s2
- 狮子狗
- Chinese.p2
- shīzi gǒu
- Chinese.l2
- lion dog
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Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 5.4
- Image
- Pekingese001.JPG
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- Pekingese
- Commons gallery
- Pekingese
- catalog code
- 207
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12 sectionsContents
- Appearance
- Coat
- Health
- Care
- History
- Sleeve Pekingese
- Origin myths
- See also
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- External links
The Pekingese (also spelled Pekinese) is a breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as a companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Beijing (Peking) where the Forbidden City is located. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance. Because of its desirable characteristics, the Pekingese has been part of the development of designer crossbreeds, such as the Peekapoo (crossed with a poodle) and Peke-a-tese (crossed with a Maltese).
==Appearance== thumb|left|Dark coated Pekingese thumb|Red Pekingese alt=|thumb|Cream Pekingese