Has Pekingese caught your attention? With its soft round brown eyes, shortened muzzle, and "v" shaped nose, it's impossible not to notice them! But there's more to this breed than meets the eye! If you want to know more about this breed,
check out these 14 things you didn't know about them.
#2 Pekes have an excessive amount of wrinkling on the face; this can cause problems with skin fold dermatitis, skin irritations, and infections. 
#3 The round bulging eye of the Pekingese can be damaged or “popped out” during excessively rough play; this is rare but can occur. 
#4 Pekingese tend to be one-person dogs. 
#5 Due to their short noses, Pekes snore, some quite loudly. 
#6 A Peke may go on a hunger strike just to prove a point over his owner. 
#7 Because of their profuse coat and short noses, they do not tolerate heat well. 
#8 Pekingese tend to bark a lot. 
#9 It’s no wonder the Pekingese has a self-important attitude, given his history as an imperial favorite. 
#10 The Pekingese is heavy for his size with a stocky, muscular body. He is 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 7 to 14 pounds. 
#11 In imperial China, Pekingese that weighed less than six pounds were called “sleeve dogs”. 
#12 Pekingese were dogs bred for centuries to be the cherished companions of the imperial family of China. 
#13 He may look goofy, but the Pekingese is a stand-up character who’s tougher and braver than his appearance suggests. 
#14 They love to run and romp but need a fenced area because they will explore and may wander off. Pekingese appreciate going for walks and will be excellent company jaunting through the neighborhood with you.
