Pekingese

About the Pekingese

The Pekingese is a breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as a companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Beijing (Peking) where the Forbidden City is located. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Pekingese” (lead section), CC BY-SA 4.0.