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Dog Breed Profile: Pekingese Puppies
Country of origin: China
Bred for: Ornamental, companionship, and personal protection for emperors in the Forbidden City of Imperial China
Group: Toy
Color: Red, red brindle, fawn, black, white, and multicolored
Life span: 13 to 15 years
Grooming Needs: Brush and comb weekly
Coat: Long, coarse, straight, stand-off outercoat with thick, soft undercoat and noticeable mane on neck and shoulders
Size: 7-8 inches, 14 pounds
Temperment: Independent, dignified, intelligent, self-important, affectionate with pack members
Training: Moderately trainable
Energy: Low-Medium
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good but Pekingnese perfer to be dominate
Health Concerns: Pinched nostrils, breathing problems, collapsing trachea, intervertabral disk disease, eye injuries, structural problems that inhibit easy mobility
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