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	What to feed a Pekingese
		The Pekingese developed within the Summer Imperial Palace in Peking, China, during the 8th century.
		For the Pekingese of today I recommend foods that are a blend of poultry, rice, yellow corn, beet, and soy.
		If you want to buy a commercial all-breed food to feed your Pekingese, I suggest that you visit some of the web sites listed on my Tail-Wagging Links page or read the articles at this web site that tell you what is in commercial dog foods and how to read their labels.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/Pekingese.html (1512 words)

	Pekingese dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca
		Pekingese also have a tendency to be bossy and they like to be pampered.
		The Pekingese is a breed of toy dog developed in ancient China, and is one of the most ancient dogs in the world.
		The Pekingese has been known, both in the Orient and in the West, as the "lion dog"-presumably because of its appearance, although it is also acclaimed as having a lionlike independence and courage.
	www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/pekingese/p2.htm (544 words)

	Pekingese : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		Pekingese were originally considered sacred, the living symbols of the lion that was Buddha's guardian.
		Theft of a Pekingese was punishable by death.
		Pekingese are courageous and bold all out of proportion to their size.
	www.dog.com /breed/Pekingese.asp (378 words)

	Pekingese - Breed Information and Breeder Directory
		The Pekingese or 'Peke' is truly an Imperial dog, with a history dating back as far as 2000 B.C. For Centuries the Pekingese was worshipped in the temples of China, and was custom for the emperor to select four Pekes who were to become his bodyguards.
		The Pekingese is also know as the "Lion Dog", with their full mane, and pear shaped body they do resemble the king of the jungle.
		Pekingese are hardy little dogs, with the stamina much greater than their size.
	www.town-mall.net /pets/dogs/Pekingese.html (368 words)

	Pekingese - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pekingese, breed of small toy dog developed over many centuries in China.
		The Pekingese is believed to have existed in its present form as early as the 8th cent., when it was kept as a palace dog by the Chinese emperors.
		For centuries its breeding was closely guarded by the court; the punishment for stealing a Pekingese was death.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-pekinges.html (330 words)

	Pekingese Breeders UK, Pekingese Breed Clubs, Pekingese Puppies, Pekingese Rescue
		Evidently the Pekingese were trained to perform ceremonial functions, such as carrying the hem of the Emperor's robes and barking to announce his arrival.
		These four Pekingese were taken back to England and a dog was given to Queen Victoria by the commanding officer.
		Breed Standards for the Pekingese were drawn up in the USA in 1909 and a year later in the UK.
	www.kennels.co.uk /Toy/Pekingese.htm (429 words)

	Pekingese - Toy Group
		The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog of Chinese origin with a heavy front and lighter hindquarters.
		The Pekingese is slightly longer than tall when measured from the forechest to the buttocks.
		The foregoing is a description of the ideal Pekingese.
	www.doggybio.com /dog_breeds/pekingese (897 words)

	Pekingese
		The Pekingese is a small compact long coated dog with a characteristically short, flat face and an abundantly feathered tail curled over the back.
		As a breed the Pekingese is a hardy dog that doesn’t suffer from many health problems, however they have been known to suffer from the occasional back problem and can be susceptible to eye injuries.
		Legend states that the Pekingese is the offspring of a Lion and a marmoset.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Pekingese.htm (749 words)

	Mammals » Dogs » Pekingese Main Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Pekingese makes a good guard dog because he is an "alarm barker"; thereby alerting his owners whenever anyone approaches their residence.
		The Pekingese is a small dog, though he might argue to the contrary.
		The Pekingese is susceptible to several health conditions including eye problems, breathing difficulties related to nasal and mouth deformities, intervertebral disc protrusion, umbilical hernias, eye problems, undescended testicles, and patellar luxation.
	centralpets.com /animals/mammals/dogs/dog310.html (440 words)

	Pekingese - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		Earliest references to the Pekingese date back to the 8th century and it is believed that the breed is a miniature edition of the ancient "Foo Dogs" of China which were used to ward off evil spirits.
		The Pekingese is considered a brachycephalic (flat-nosed) breed and, as previously stated, the breed is heat-sensitive.
		The Pekingese Charitable Foundation, Inc. (PCF) — "Dedicated to the Well-being of Pekingese Dogs" —; The PCF was founded by the Pekingese Club of America with its goal being to foster health research on topics relevant to the Pekingese as well as provide rescue services for homeless Pekingese dogs throughout the United States.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /pekingese.htm (907 words)

	Pekingese Home Page
		HISTORY The Pekingese or 'Peke' is truly an 'IMPERIAL' dog, with a history dating back as far as 2000 B.C. For Centuries the Pekingese was worshipped in the temples of China, and was custom for the emperor to select four Pekes who were to become his 'bodyguards'.
		The Pekingese is also known as the 'Lion Dog', with their full mane, and pear shaped body they do resemble the king of the jungle.
		The Pekingese breed have a pretty large spectrum of things that are all acceptable, but differences that you may have a personal preference towards.
	www.steverd.com /pekes/pekefaq.htm (5445 words)

	Pekingese - info and games
		Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China.
		Where a cat can be trained, a Pekingese needs to be convinced that the training is beneficial to him as well as to you.
		Recent DNA analysis confirms that the pekingese breed is one of the oldest breeds of dog.
	www.sheppardsoftware.com /content/animals/animals/breeds/dog_pekingese.htm (1179 words)

	Pekingese : Maggie Ross Dog Art : CafePress.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Pekingese is enjoying the wintry weather with this joyful pastime.
		Pekingese comtemplates life while sitting on a rose patterned cushion.
		Pekingese is from China, rug is from Afghanistan.
	www.cafepress.com /maggieross/828849 (1448 words)

	Pekingese, Pekingeses, Puppies for Sale
		Pekingese are very suspicious of strangers even though they are an affectionate, noble dog who are both self-centered and stubborn.
		Pekingese will not benefit from long walks, but they do need some form of exercise or activity.
		In 1860 five Pekingese were left behind during an attack by Britain and France on the Imperial palace in Peking.
	www.2000dogs.com /pekingese.htm (472 words)

	Pekingese: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		Most Pekingese are loyal to their owner without being cloying, undemonstrative (or polite) with strangers, usually accepting of other animals.
		Pekingese should not be loosed in the house for many months, until their small internal organs become strong enough for reliable control.
		Fortunately, Pekingese who are fed a natural diet of real meat and other fresh foods have much less trouble with gassiness.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/pekingese.html (839 words)

	American Kennel Club - Pekingese
		The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog of Chinese origin with a heavy front and lighter hindquarters.
		The Pekingese is slightly longer than tall when measured from the forechest to the buttocks.
		The foregoing is a description of the ideal Pekingese.
	www.akc.org /breeds/pekingese/index.cfm (916 words)

	Pekingese. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The Pekingese is believed to have existed in its present form as early as the 8th cent., when it was kept as a palace dog by the Chinese emperors.
		For centuries its breeding was closely guarded by the court; the punishment for stealing a Pekingese was death.
		When the imperial palace at Beijing was invaded by the British in 1860, several of these royal dogs were taken and subsequently introduced into the West.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pe/Pekinges.html (187 words)

	pekingese (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pekingese Reform Association, Miss V Williams, Berrylands Farm, Stanford, Pirbright, Surrey.
		Scottish Pekingese Association, Mr GAW Baxter, 154 Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline, Fife.
		Birmingham Pekingese Association, Mrs L Pemberton, 16 The Paddock, Elton, Chester.
	www.thedoghows.com /factory/dogs/pekingese.html (390 words)

	pekingese (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Pekingese are not a family dog, but are very loving and caring for one or two people.
		Training for the Pekingese is like training all other dogs, but due to their temperaments some dogs are easier to train than others.
		The Pekingese can live up to 17 years, if they are properly taken care of.
	www.watertown.k12.wi.us /RMS/RMS_Projects/Milbrath/pekingese.htm (395 words)

	Pekingese
		For centuries, the Pekingese was bred, maintained, and honored in China’s Imperial palace.
		Believed to protect the emperor in the afterlife, the Pekingese was sacrificed at the emperor’s death.
		Distant toward strangers, the Pekingese barks often and is a good watchdog.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Pekingese.htm (264 words)

	Pekingese Cards
		The pekingese has a distinctly superior attitude toward its canine relatives and it is sometimes called the Lion Dog, not only for its leonine appearance, but also for its determination and fear lessness.
		Pekingese of Imperial lineage were taken to Britain by Army officers about 1860 and Queen Victoria was one of the early owners of the breed.
		Pekingese are distinguished by their small size, short muzzles, long silky hair, and long bushy tail carried curled forward.
	www.animalstamps.com /pekecard.htm (3261 words)

	Dog and Kennel Magazine Pekingese Breed Profile
		According to myth/legend/rumor, Pekingese had their own elaborately decorated apartments and were dressed in gold-embroidered costumes.
		According to some sources, the puppies were enclosed in tiny wire cages to stunt their growth, or the pups were grown in the palms of slaves' hands, passed from one to another and never allowed to touch the floor until the dogs reached maturity.
		To keep the Pekingeses' muzzles from growing long, they were fed from the inside of pigs skin - as the dogs tried to eat the tiny bits of flesh attached to the meat, their noses would bash against the hide, stunting growth.
	www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/pekingese.shtml (1818 words)

	Pekingese History
		The Pekingese or 'Peke' is truly an 'IMPERIAL' dog, with a history dating back as far as 2000 B.C. For Centuries the Pekingese was worshipped in the temples of China, and was custom for the emperor to select four Pekes who were to become his 'bodyguards'.
		Pekingese has since been extremely popular in the USA, ranking in the top 25 on the AKC's registrations listing.
		In order for him to be wedded to his lady love, the lion begged the patron saint of the animals, name Ah Chu, to reduce him to the size of a pigmy but to let him retain his great lion heart and character.
	www.petcrest.com /pekhi.html (1376 words)

	Pekingese Information and Pictures, Pekingeses, Peke, Pekes, Pek, Peks
		It is the smallest member of the Pekingese family, and the most popular size during the breeds development in China.
		Commoners had to bow to them; you were punished by death if you stole one, and when an emperor died, his Pekingese were sacrificed so that they could go with him to give protection in the afterlife.
		Imperial Guards were ordered to kill the little dogs to prevent them from falling into the hands of the "foreign devils," but five Pekingese survived and were taken to Queen Victoria, who named it appropriately, "Looty." It is from these canine spoils of war that the modern Pekingese is descended.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /pekingese.htm (673 words)

	Choosing a Pekingese
		Soon, the Pekingese took hold of the American fancy and in 1906 the breed was admitted to the American Kennel Club.
		The head of the Pekingese is large and the face is flat with a fl wrinkled muzzle and droopy heart-shaped ears.
		The Pekingese is not easily trained but with obedience classes he can become an enjoyable family member, destined to spend his life snoozing in his owner's lap.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-pekingese/page1.aspx (973 words)

	Pekingese
		Not only is the Pekingese one of the oldest breeds in the world (indeed it may be the oldest) but it is the only one, still in flourishing existence, that is a true ‘spirit-dog’, bred as part of the symbolism of a living religion, Buddhism.
		The result of such marriage was a Pekingese, and while the story is somewhat impossible, it is true that many Pekingese have marmoset traits.
		Pekingese are very lovable, not bad tempered like many people had been led to believe.
	www.shmoopy.itgo.com /peke.htm (657 words)

	Pekingese (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Pekingese were the royal dogs of China.
		Theft of a Pekingese dog was punishable by death.
		The Pekingese is a very stubborn dog and takes on a cat like attitude.
	www.paralumun.com /pekingese.htm (66 words)

	Pekingese at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles
		Pekingese Dog 1979 Picture History Fascinating by reason of its Oriental background and distinctive personality, the Pekingese dog holds honored place in the dog world.
		The Scottie and Pekingese dog are looking at a painting by W. Peeser and putting their own spin on what the artist was representing.
		Pekingese Dog Vintage Bridge Tally Card Pekingese dog vintage Bridge tally card measures approximately 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 inches is unused with the exception of a table and couple number, made in USA and is a wonderful addition for the Pekingese dog lover or bridge player.
	tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1208889/1.html?pageNo=1&catId=Pekingesep (1259 words)

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