Pekingese Dogs Are The Best

Pekingese are often considered a ‘toy’ dog breed. They are fairly small dogs with long gorgeous coats of flowing hair. Their heads are broad and eyes dark that are slightly large. They have wrinkled faces and fluffy long ears.

The Pekingese breed averages 6 to 9 inches in height and 8 to 14 pounds in weight. Female Pekingese are slightly larger and heavier than male Pekingese. Their coats can appear in a variety of colors. They require daily brushing in order to keep their coats healthy and sharp looking.

Female Pekingese shed their under coat during mating season. They can easily get infections so check often around the areas that can become infected such as their face.

Pekingese dogs were named after the city in China ‘Peking” now known as Beijing. They were the favored pet of the Chinese Imperial court. The Chinese also call Pekingese ‘Dogs of Foo.’ The Chinese considered Pekingese to be a guardian spirit because they resembled Chinese lions.

This breed is over 2000 years old with minimal changes over time. The most common color of their coat is gold. The majority of Pekingese are gold, red or even sable. Pekingese were bred in China to be the companions for the Emperor of China.

Pekingese are well known for their tempers. They can be jealous and stubborn and do not warm up to strangers very well. They can also be aggressive but usually just towards other dogs. They are not small children pets as they do not like to be disturbed and tortured by little kids.

Pekingese are known to have quite a few health problems. The main problems they have include: Eye issues, breathing problems and skin allergies. Pekingese’s should not be kept outside but indoors. They are rather fragile dogs so one should be careful at times when handling them.

The cost of Pekingese dogs vary, mainly where you buy them from. Whether it is from a breeder or an animal facility. You will want to do research on the places around you that sell Pekingese. Find one that is within your budget and that is the perfect age for you.

Pekingese are known as companion dogs. They are loyal lap dogs that will always be by your side. While they may be stubborn and jealous at times, they love and respect you all the same. Remember to be patient and consistent when you first get your Pekingese. They will require a lot of this among other things but are well worth it.

Finding a good vet for your pet can be difficult sometimes. This article will tell you the best way to find a reliable vet for your Pekingese.

Did you know the leading cause of death for Pekingese is congestive heart failure? Pekingese can expect to live many years after this if diagnosed early enough. You may not notice a problem until your dog is six or seven years old.

Pekingese also have eye issues and breathing problems. These problems are caused by its tiny skull and flat face as well as its skin allergies. Pekingese are also known for getting eye ulcers. These ulcers can be caused by many things:

• Rub from a paw

• Bee Sting

• An abrasion to the cornea

• Claw scratch

• Thorn scratch

Any of these can agitate the cells on the surface of the Pekingese cornea. The smooth surface of the cornea becomes rough once the surface cells are disrupted. The eye becomes painful and irritating to the Pekingese because infective organisms can invade the space between the cells and the area.

Having these eye ulcers will probably have accelerated tear production. They will also squint and rub at their eyes. Please take notice when you see your Pekingese doing this. You want to catch and treat it as quickly as possible.

If the area gets infected and advances into the thin cellular layers of their cornea the ulcer could deepen. It could widen and at last break through the membrane at the back of their cornea. This would be called a sever case and will need to be tended to!

The fluid from the beginning chamber of the eye can escape causing the front of their eye to collapse. If left untreated for this the interior of the eye could become infected and at last the eye might be damaged beyond any repair.

You want to find a good reliable vet for your Pekingese to prevent anything like this occurring to do your dog. There are a few things to take into consideration when looking for a vet.

Word of mouth is the best way any great business gets their business! Talk to some friends or co-workers and find out who they take their dog to. Go meet the vet and check out the place. Even if you don’t choose this one, you get to at least see it.

You want to find a vet that makes you comfortable. Do you feel comfortable asking him a million questions about anything and everything? Are he and his staff professional and nice? If you are not comfortable then your Pekingese will not be comfortable either.

If you have access to a reliable vet that specializes only in small animals, give them a try. Vets that work on the same kinds of animals seem to be more reliable to people. Unlike the vets that do all size animals; Cow, horse, pig, dog, cat, etc. You see my point.

You want to be sure to ask the vet any and all questions you may have. A few key questions you could ask is: Do they have 24 hour emergency service? Unfortunately when most accidents happen they are not during work hours.

Ask about all the fees. You want to know what you are paying for. Pay attention to the clinic or area. Note the cleanliness, smell, look, etc. Is this a place you could easily leave your Pekingese at or come to with your Pekingese? These are all important when it comes to finding a reliable vet for your Pekingese.

Pekingese have long gorgeous coats of hair that need to be properly cared for. They have a double coat of hair therefore they need to be combed and brushed daily. In this article you will find all you need to know about grooming your Pekingese. From taking care of their coat, eyes and ears, all the way to the dental care of your Pekingese.

Grooming a Pekingese takes a bit of work and in order to do the best job you want to be sure you have all the items you need before starting. This will help the grooming process go smoothly and quickly.

Bathing your Pekingese – You want to use a small amount of shampoo worked into a later in your palm. Apply this all over the coat, making sure to rinse thoroughly. After shampooing, follow with the crème rinse. Be sure to rinse all the crème out as well. If not, it will result in a flat and dull coat.

When all the crème rinse is out squeeze any excess water out and cover your Pekingese with a big towel. Do not towel dry as this causes tangles and possible coat damage. Take a section of hair into the towel at a time letting it draw the moisture out of the coat.

Use a blow dryer in slow motions and keep it a distance from the Pekingese’s skin. Brush while drying to keep the hair from matting or tangling.

Cleaning the Face – Wipe under the eyes and the nose area with a cotton ball. You can wash these areas with warm water when necessary. You want to be sure to keep these areas as clean as possible to lessen risk of your Pekingese getting an infection.

Cleaning the Ears – You want to check your Pekingese’s ears often and watch for dirt or wax. Clean the dirt or wax with cotton balls or tissue. You can use a proper ear cleaner if needed.

Clipping the Nails – Regular trimming of the nails helps keep them short. You want to be sure to be careful and in a case you cut the nail too short, assure your pet to clam them while continuing to clip the nails.

Trimming the Feet – Use regular shears or clippers to trim the hair between the pads of their feet. You only want to remove the hair that is in the crease below the large pad. This hair mats easily and can create hard mats if not trimmed. Use the thinning shears to trim the fringes going in the same direction as the toes. The rear feet need to be slightly shorter than the front.

Trimming the Genitals – You can hold your Pekingese, put him on a table or have him lay on his back for this. Use the clippers and carefully trim the area. Trim the hair in the center of the belly area all the way up to the rib cage. This will help keep your dog cool. After you are done trimming wipe the areas with a damp cloth.

Brushing the Coat – Use a grooming spray and spray lightly on the coat followed by a light dusting of the powder. Brush the coat carefully and thoroughly. Remember to brush the belly and legs as well. If you cannot break any matting with your fingers use a rake or mat breaker. You want to brush the ears as well using the spray and powder.

Be sure to get every inch of the coat and that no mats are left unseen. Dog collars can cause damage to your Pekingese’s coat so try to avoid them at all costs. When you are finished, your Pekingese will be properly groomed and look fantastic. It might have taken some time and work, but look at your Pekingese now. Wasn’t it worth all that time and effort?