Pekingese
Imperial. Ancient. Will not be rushed.
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3 facts about the Pekingese
Fact #301
General
According to ancient Chinese lore the breed was created when Buddha shrunk a mighty lion down to the size of a small companion dog.
Fact #302
General
The Pekingese was once so small it could be carried in the sleeve of a Chinese emperor's robe.
Fact #303
General
Pekingese were considered sacred in the Chinese imperial court, and for centuries commoners weren't even allowed to own one — the breed didn't reach the West until British troops brought some home after the Second Opium War in 1860.