As an authentic Pekingese dog lover, I must share with you that Pekingese dogs are particularly suitable as pet dogs. Pekingese is a toy dog, also known as Pekingese. Originated in China, it lasted from the time of Qin Shihuang to the Qing Dynasty, and was used as a reward dog by royal dignitaries and dignitaries. The best thing is that in ancient times, there were specific officials responsible for preserving the purity of the Pekingese dog's bloodline. It can be imagined how high the Pekingese dog's status was.

1. The historical background of the Pekingese dog

Pekingese dogs began in the Tang Dynasty in the eighth century. At that time, Pekingese dogs were only allowed to be raised by the royal family, and civilians had no right to raise them. If civilians kept Pekingese dogs privately, they would be sentenced. Generally, after the death of monarchs in the past dynasties, Pekingese dogs were buried with them. It is said that this can help the emperor return to the next life after death. In 1861, the British and French forces invaded Beijing and brought the Pekingese dog back to the UK. The Queen of England loved it very much, so she named it "Peking Dog".

2. Pekingese dog characteristics

(1) The overall appearance of the Pekingese dog is like a lion, but it is smaller in size. It is very alert, smart, brave, and loyal. It is very friendly to its owner and a little suspicious of strangers. The front drive is heavier and the rear drive is lighter. The face is rectangular, the head is relatively large and broad, the eyes are large, black, and round, and the entire face has uniform wrinkles. The ears are heart-shaped and have very thick ear hair, which makes them look very cute.

(2) The coat of the Pekingese dog is relatively long and straight, very soft, does not irritate your hands, and is very comfortable. There is mane on the neck and shoulders, and it is the shortest coat on the whole body; there is long hair on the dog's front legs and behind the thighs, ears, tail, and toes. These hairs do not affect his overall outline. , but makes the Pekingese dog a little more cute. Coat colors include white, black, brown, and light brown.

(3) Pekingese dogs are small dogs and are mostly kept as companion dogs. Generally, the shoulder height is 15-23cm and the weight is about 4.5-5kg. The stature is stocky and muscular; males appear smaller but appear heavier when lifted. Pekingese dogs have a very good temperament and are very self-respecting and confident.

3. Pekingese dog training

(1) Pekingese dogs are naturally cute and smart, and they are very easy to train. First of all, owners must let their dogs develop good living habits when they start raising them; such as: excreting, eating, playing, etc. at specified times and places. Do not pamper or forgive the puppy too much. If you do something wrong, you must give a certain amount of punishment. This way he won't make the same mistake again.

(2) Patience is the primary condition for training a dog. A dog cannot be trained to the standard just once or twice. Only through repeated and patient guidance can the final effect be achieved. During the training process, you need to communicate a lot with the dog, including verbal communication, movement communication, and facial expression communication. The Pekingese is a very humane little dog. As long as you communicate more, he will understand what you want. What is the resultWhat?

(3) Using the induction method, puppies are greedy and playful like children. Therefore, we can use the puppy's desire for food and toys to induce him to train; this method is very effective. Training the dog 2-5 times a day, 8-10 minutes each time is the best way.

4. How to raise Pekingese dogs

(1) During the feeding process, Pekingese dogs should be given adequate nutrition. In addition to feeding dog food, they should also be given an appropriate amount of vegetables, lean meat, bread, fish, etc. every day. In addition to drinking pure water, you can also use milk powder for drinking water. , calcium powder for him to drink, they are all very nutritious. When the nutrition is sufficient, the puppy's resistance will also improve.

(2) Pekingese dogs shed hair easily and require regular grooming by their owners. His hair is relatively long, and the owner can comb it every day to avoid tangles and unnecessary hair loss. Secondly, the puppy should be bathed at least once a week, preferably twice in summer, after the bath. Finally, use a dry towel to dry him. It is best to go to a pet store to buy special shower gel for bathing. Do not use human shower gel to bathe your dog. That will not work.

(3) Pekingese dogs need a certain amount of exercise to ensure their metabolism; therefore, owners should take their puppies out for a walk appropriately. Secondly, the Pekingese dog's resistance is relatively poor. In hot summer, he may have difficulty breathing. Therefore, the owner must ensure that the temperature of the dog's den should not be too high and it is best to have ventilation.

5. Pekingese dog price

The overall price of Pekingese dogs is more than 1,000 yuan. The prices of ordinary dogs and those with better bloodlines are different. The prices in different regions are also different. In Beijing, an ordinary Pekingese dog only costs 1,200-1,600 yuan, a better one costs 1,600-3,800 yuan, and one with a pure bloodline costs more than 3,800 yuan. Prices in other areas may be 100-400 yuan lower.

Summary: The life span of Pekingese dogs is a little longer than that of other ordinary dogs, and they can generally live to 17 years old. However, Pekingese dogs are prone to illness and require good care from their owners during the breeding process.

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