Coming off an ancient Chinese Imperial Family, the Pekingese dog was originally developed as a companion dog. Pekingese dogs have a sacred status in the history of Chinese culture. Pekingese dogs were introduced very late to the western world. British invaders brought these dogs into England in the 1860s. In this list, we have compiled a collection of the top 10 interesting facts about this unique breed.

Top 10 Interesting Things You Should Know About Pekingese (Most Updated)


1 Pekingese are very loyal and affectionate.


2 Pekingese are very intelligent and strongwilled.


3 Pekingese can make good guard dogs.


4 That beautiful Pekingese coat requires serious maintenance.


5 Pekingese need daily exercise, but they won’t wear you out.

6 Pekingese enjoy cold temperatures.

7 Pekingese are known for their distinctive walk.

8 Pekingese are surprisingly heavy.

9 A healthy moderatelysized nose.

10 Pekingese perform very well in dog shows.