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The Pekingese is a very unique canine. As such, they do require some special attention when it comes to their care and maintenance. This is not a breed that requires a lot of exercise, although there are a few that I know of, that go for long extended walks for several hours a day. You would not do this in the extreme heat of summer, as you will find this breed very intolerant of the heat. They do not mind the cold at all, and I find that Pekingese love to go outdoors in the winter. Care also applies here, as you would not put them outdoors unattended for extended periods of time in weather of any extremes.
Feeding ~ as with any canine, they live by the same motto that we do "You are what you eat!" Feeding bargain brand dog foods (kibble or canned) is in my opinion a waste of money. They are grain based food, and the protein on most comes from grains, which is why they will eat more and you will have so much more to clean up in the back yard. You should be feeding a high quality dog food that's naturally preserved (no chemicals). Your dog will eat less and you will pick up less, and what you will notice is the beautiful body condition and the lustre of the coat. Believe it or not, the coat is one way of telling you what condition and health your dog is in. A lack of lustre is usually a sign that either their dog food is lacking key ingredients and nutrients, or they are in poor health.
Coat ~ the Pekingese is a coated breed, and as such, grooming and coat care is part and parcel of this oriental beauty. The pekingese definitely requires constant coat care. Grooming and conditioning of the show dog is an entire subject all on it's own ~ here, we will touch on the subject of caring for the pet pekingese. Ideally a weekly grooming, down to the skin to remove dead hair and tangles or mats is essential. The pekingese also requires regular bathing to keep the dog smelling fresh and keeping the hair clean, which in turn will mat less and be easier to care for. A dirty coat mats more readily and is harder to groom down to the skin. Pet coats can be brushed very carefully with a slicker brush, or in the hands of someone more experienced, a pin brush. If you are inexperienced at grooming, the pin brush is more likely to go over the mats than the slicker brush. You would also be wise to go though the coat, after you have used your slicker brush, with a stainless steel comb with wide spaced teeth. Keeping their feet in good shape is very important, as long nails are very uncomfortable for their feet, so be sure to trim their nails on a regular basis. A well groomed peke is a beautiful sight!
Eyes ~ the eyes of the Pekingese are the windows to the soul! Their dark, lustrous, large eyes can make the heart of even the most discriminating, melt like butter. As beautiful as they are, the eyes of the pekingese do require careful inspection on a regular basis. Make sure to cleanse the debris from the eyes on a regular basis with natural tears (do not use any other kind of eye drops, unless your veterinarian prescribes it for you), as the eyes can so easily be damaged. Gently wipe away any debris with a cotton ball, being careful not to touch the eye itself. The wrinkle is another area of the face that requires attention. Have your vet show you how to clean the eyes and the wrinkle on your first visit with your puppy.
Once you own a Pekingese, you will never own another breed ~ you will be under the spell of the Pekingese !!!
(c)copyright 2007 Danny DeTonnancour
