For example, the Pekingese dog, also known as the Pekingese dog and the palace poodle, is an ancient dog breed in China with a history of four thousand years. It is a well-balanced, compact dog, heavy in the front and light in the hindquarters.
It has personality, strong expressiveness, lively personality, intelligence and human nature, and its image resembles a lion. It represents courage, boldness, and self-esteem more than beauty, elegance, or sophistication.
Introduction
The Pekingese dog, also known as the palace lion dog and the Pekingese dog, is an ancient dog breed in China with a history of four thousand years. [2] The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog with heavy forequarters and light hindquarters. It has personality, strong expressiveness, and its image resembles a lion. It represents courage, boldness, and self-esteem more than beauty, elegance, or sophistication. At present, Pekingese dogs have become one of the most popular companion ornamental pets in China. Among the ornamental pets owned by citizens, the number of Pekingese dogs has reached a considerable proportion, conservatively estimated to be more than 30% of the total number of dogs.
Pekingese
Except for a few professionals, most of the Pekingese owners are ordinary people. Therefore, except for a few pure-blooded dogs, most of them are mixed breeds. Anyone who knows the history knows that almost all Pekingese dogs in China are mixed breed dogs. [2]
Morphological characteristics
The head is broad, flat between the ears, deep forehead, wrinkled snout, short and wide, and protruding lower jaw. The eyes are large, dark, protruding, and round. The ears are heart-shaped, high-set, drooping, and richly feathered. The nose is broad, short, flat, and black. The body is short and powerful, with a broad chest and a flat back. The limbs are short, the forelimbs are bent outwards, and the hind limbs are light and steady. The tail is set high, lying on the back to the side of the body, and is covered with straight, long and abundant feathers. The coat is long, straight, drooping, neither curly nor wavy; the hair on the legs, tail and toes is long and abundant, and there is a beautiful mane around the neck and under the shoulders. Coat colors are allowed in various colors, and there are dark circles around the eyes, like a mask. The shoulder height is 20~23cm, the weight of male dogs is 3.6~5.4kg, and the weight of female dogs is 3.2~5kg.
Personal characteristics
The body is compact, larger in the front and smaller in the rear, and has a well-proportioned body shape. Personality and expression must have Chinese characteristics. Straightforward and independent. Like a little lion. Having a fearless spirit and a strong self-esteem are very important, while physical beauty is less important.
Maintenance and Management
In hot summer, especially on sultry days, it will have difficulty breathing and even get sick. Do not let it move under direct sunlight. If necessary, cool it down or move it to a ventilated and cool place. In the feeding and management of Pekingese dogs, adequate nutrition must be provided. Pay attention to your dog’s diet every day.
In the feeding and management of Pekingese dogs, adequate nutrition must be provided. In addition to feeding an appropriate amount of vegetables, bread, biscuits and other vegetarian foods every day, you also need to feed 150-250 grams of lean meat once in the morning and afternoon. You can also feed shrimps and fish. It is best to add some ground milk powder, calcium powder and multivitamins to the vegetarian diet. At the same time, you should also give it some cold water.
Dogs are animals that also need a certain amount of activity to promote blood circulation and metabolism. Therefore, when the owner goes shopping or walks in the park, it is best to take it out for a walk.
Paying attention to cleanliness and hygiene is also an important part of raising a Pekingese. Dry-clean and brush it once every 5-10 days; bathe it every 3-4 months; in summer, bathe it every other week. This kind of dog's hair is long and thick, so it needs to be combed once a day. Otherwise, it will tangle into knots. It is more suitable to sprinkle some combing powder or hair conditioner before combing. At ordinary times, you should be careful not to mix with other dogs or fight with other dogs, otherwise it will easily become hairy and cause defects in appearance.
Beijing’s ability to absorb calcium is weak, so sufficient calcium should be supplemented. Simply feeding bones is not enough. Calcium tablets containing vitamins A and D should be fed daily. You should avoid feeding animals viscera and dog food that is too high in viscera, especially don’t feed too much liver. Liver is rich in vitamin A, which is an essential vitamin for the body. However, eating too much vitamin A can also cause poisoning. Too much vitamin A in the body will inhibit the absorption and activation of vitamin D. Therefore, eating too much food rich in vitamin A for a long time will inevitably lead to the loss of vitamin D in the body. Lack of vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium and the deposition of calcium in bones. Lack of vitamin D will lead to calcium deficiency. An imbalance in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus in the liver is also an important factor causing calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency can cause osteoporosis, bone hyperplasia, rickets and deformities and affect tooth development. The above symptoms are a gradual process, and it is often too late when you discover them.
If Pekingese dogs are calcium deficient, they should pay attention to calcium and vitamin D supplementation in food. If the dog takes liver as its main food, stop feeding liver as soon as possible and eat dog food instead, otherwise it will seriously affect the dog's absorption of calcium. If you spend more time outdoors, ultraviolet rays can convert subcutaneous ergosterol into endogenous vitamin D, which is beneficial to the absorption of calcium. After exercise, it is best to let the dog drink some glucose water (1-2 tablespoons of glucose powder, add appropriate amount of water). Even those who have recovered should pay attention to calcium supplementation and reduce the amount of heavy exercise such as running, jumping, mating, etc. The owner must support the dog when going up and down the stairs. It is strictly forbidden to hold the dog's armpits with both hands and then lift it vertically. In addition, you should take your Pekingese to the pet hospital regularly for check-ups and X-rays to prevent the dog from relapsing.
Training methods
For Pekingese dogs, the ideal training period[3] should be around 70 days after the puppies are born. The most important thing when training a Pekingese is persistence. Although you don’t need to schedule too much time every day, you must take it step by step and not rush it. When you first start training a Pekingese, you should first familiarize yourself with the relevant commands. Then start with simple training content. For example, eating in a fixed place, going to the toilet, and then training to shake hands, follow, sit, stand, walk upright, etc. Young Pekingese dogs have not contracted any bad habits and are relatively weak, which saves effort for trainers. However, one year after the dog is born, the dog can reach adulthood and its physical strength has increased a lot. If you want to train at this stage, it will take a certain amount of physical strength and a certain amount of patience. In fact, no matter how old a Pekingese is, it can be trained. However, compared with training puppies, the trainer needs more physical strength and more patience. If a dog that did not spend more time to take care of or was left alone has already developed bad habits, it will take 2 times, 3 times or even longer. But no matter what, trainers should have confidence in their pet dogs and believe that Pekingese dogs can complete various trainings well. [2]
Raising methods
Pekingese dogs are not very resistant to disease and harsh environments. In hot summer, especially muggy days, it will have difficulty breathing and even get sick. Do not let it move under direct sunlight. If necessary, cool it down or move it to a ventilated and cool place. When the weather is hot and cold, adjustments should be made to prevent catching a cold. Groom your Pekingese every day to maintain a beautiful shape. Take a bath three times a month and remember to dry it thoroughly after bathing.
Peking dogs live in an environment with high room temperature and are prone to hair loss. In the feeding and management of Pekingese dogs, adequate nutrition must be provided. In addition to feeding an appropriate amount of vegetables, bread, biscuits and other vegetarian foods every day, you also need 100 to 200 grams of lean meat, shrimp, fish, etc. It is best to add some ground milk powder, calcium powder and multivitamins to a vegetarian diet.
[2] The picture below shows a Tibetan Bulldog with a long mouth and no splayed folds, which is obviously different from the Pekingese: