Pekingese

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A Pekingese should eat 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food every day, split into two meals. Whether commercially made or home-prepared with the veterinarian's guidance and approval, high-quality dog food should be fine for the Pekingese. If you have any questions about your dog's weight or diet, consult your veterinarian. For all times, clean fresh water should be available.

Pekingese shed more than the average dog breed. They aren't the heaviest shedders in the world, but they aren't far behind. To give you an example of how much they shed, they shed more than a Shih Tzu and Maltese, almost the same as a Pomeranian, but not as much as a Pug.

They shed pretty often during the year, but they shed more often at certain times (like spring) since they are a double-coated breed. And they're doing so because they're getting ready for the change of weather by removing their blanket.

The Pekingese's heavy double coat necessitates regular grooming. Seasonally, Pekingese shed. Brush him or her at least once a week to remove loose hairs, avoid matting, bathe him now and then keep him looking his best. A slicker brush or metal comb may be used to work out mats or tangles gently. Nails should be clipped daily in all breeds, as too long nails will irritate the dog.

Pekingese are not remarkably tolerant of vigorous exercise and only involve a short amount of daily lead walking. They'll like having access to a garden that they can patrol at their leisure. Most Pekes want to spend most of their time indoors in a safe position from which they can survey and supervise their surroundings.

It's crucial to pick a Pekingese with wide-open nostrils on a moderate-sized nose, as it is with all short-faced breeds. Since Pekingese lack a long muzzle to serve as a natural shield of protection for their eyes, it is critical to ensure that your Pekingese's world is protected and that nothing will irritate or jab his eyes.

Since Pekingese love cold weather, some owners fly with their Pekingese on ice packs or an ice cushion, including car trips, which offers a degree of warmth that Pekingese enjoy.

A Pekingese is not a safe dog for families of toddlers that could unintentionally hurt him. The Peke will not stand for being grabbed or poked, and he will fight back. Often educate children how to approach and contact dogs, and supervise all contact between dogs and young children to avoid biting or ear or tail pulling on any party's side.

Teach your child never to touch a sleeping or feeding dog or threaten to steal the dog's food. A kid should never be left alone with a puppy.

Training Pekingese can be difficult, as they are stubborn, intelligent and independently minded. Of course, it is possible to train any dog, but a Peke is likely to require significant coercion and bribing before he will consider responding to an owner?s command.

Positive reinforcement is vital, so having a treat to hand is essential to reward good behaviour. It is said that Pekingese do not respond to commands but rather consider suggestions by their owners.

Pekingese are excellent around other dogs and cats, but they must be properly socialized at an early age to tolerate a wide range of people. Pekingese dogs like the company of other Pekingese dogs, but they may adapt to other dog breeds if trained from a young age. They are incredibly obedient to everyone who visits their living space.