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Pekingese

The Pekingese is a small breed of dog that has its origins in China and whose breed standard is developed by Great Britain. The FCI leads the Pekingese in group 9, section 8 (Japanese Spaniel and Pekingese). The Pekingese, or Pekinese, is considered to be affectionate and playful and has therefore developed into a popular family dog, which is ideal for keeping indoors due to its small size.

History of the Pekingese

The origins of the Pekingese go back to the Chinese Empire. There, its keeping was formerly only permitted to members of the imperial house. He is therefore occasionally also called Peking palace dog. 


The Chinese rulers worshipped the Pekingese over many centuries and had him bred with great care. For a long time it was therefore considered unthinkable to give the four-legged friend away or even leave him to Europeans. 


This only changed in the 19th century with the conquest of China by Great Britain, when British soldiers captured five Pekingese in the imperial palace in 1860 and brought them back to Europe as a basis for later breeding. 


The Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1898 and a little later the first Pekingese found their way to Germany. Today the Pekingese is a popular society dog, which inspires not least by its human-oriented nature.

Characteristics of the Pekingese

The Pekingese is a small dog whose weight should not exceed 5 kilograms in males and 5.4 kilograms in bitches. The shoulder height is not specified in the breed standard, but is usually a maximum of 25 centimetres.


The Pekingese has a compact build and a relatively large head with a strikingly short muzzle. The lips, nose and eyelid edges should have black pigmentation according to the breed standard. 


The luxuriant coat is long and straight. There are no restrictions on its colouring. However, in the last amendment of the standard in 2010, it was stipulated that the coat of the Pekingese must not be too long in order to avoid excessive restriction by the coat.


The average life expectancy of the Pekingese is 12 to 15 years. If kept in a species-appropriate manner and in the absence of disease, the small quadrupeds can occasionally even grow older.

Pekingese nature and character

Pekingese nature and character

The Pekingese is a loving and playful dog. He is considered to be very people-oriented and builds up a close relationship with his owner. He usually prefers to concentrate on a single person instead of making friends with the whole family. 


Towards strangers he is basically open-minded. However, if they enter his territory, he immediately draws attention to the alleged intruder by barking. For this reason, the Pekingese is quite suitable also as a watchdog.


In view of its small size the Pekingese proves to be an extremely courageous and self-confident dog, which is not afraid of much larger conspecifics.


Whoever considers the purchase of a Pekingese should be aware that the little four-legged friends demand a lot of attention and prefer to be the centre of attention all day long. But as long as this circumstance is taken into account and the education is done with the necessary care, the Pekingese is a great companion in everyday life.

Activities with the Pekingese

The Pekingese is a classic social dog. In his breeding, therefore, high performance was never a priority, but primarily his appearance. 


Nevertheless, a Pekingese also needs sufficient exercise to let off steam and satisfy his urge to move. This is important not least because of the fact that small dogs tend to be overweight quickly.


However, the Pekingese is not made for the use in dog sports. Instead, owners should go for a walk and restrict themselves to common games, where the Pekingese can enjoy the undivided attention of his owner. 


Besides the education, the coat care is also very important for the Pekingese. This should be done daily to avoid matting of the coat and infestation with parasites. 

Pekingese diseases

There are a number of diseases for which the Pekingese have an increased risk. This is partly due to the fact that he belongs to the short-headed dog breeds. Even though the breed standard has been adapted to this background, Pekingese still suffer from respiratory distress quite often.

In addition, the Pekingese can suffer from the following typical racial diseases:

  • The eyes of the Pekingese are very sensitive and can easily become inflamed.
  • Comparatively many animals are affected by a patella luxation.
  • Due to the long coat, skin problems and parasites are often recognized late.
  • Pekinese are susceptible to dachshund paralysis and its consequences. 

The right diet for the Pekingese

A balanced diet is very important for the health and well-being of the Beijing people. In order to avoid overweight, it is particularly important to adjust the amount of food to the actual needs of the four-legged friend. 


As various factors such as age and physical activity play a role here, an individual calculation of the energy requirement is necessary. 


We recommend feeding Pekingese with Bellfor favourite menu. The cereal-free wet food contains no artificial additives and provides your dog with all necessary nutrients in an optimal way.

In addition, the following food supplements and care products can be useful for Pekingese:

  • Bellfor Joints & Bones with Ovopet supplies the joints with important nutrients and can help to reduce the risk of patella luxation, for example.
  • Bellfor Eye Care Drops are ideal for caring for the sensitive eyes of the Pekingese and counteract possible eye problems.
  • To prevent skin and coat problems, a dietary supplement with Shiimun Skin based on shiitake is recommended.
  • If required, the Bellfor range includes numerous natural remedies against parasites such as mites, fleas or ticks.

The special Bellfor nutritional concept supports the healthy development of your Pekingese from a very early age and offers you everything you need for a species-appropriate care of your four-legged friend.

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