Dog Breed DNA Test Database – Pekingese

Appearance

The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old and has hardly changed in all that time. One exception is that modern breeders and dog-show judges seem to prefer the long-haired type over the more-traditional spaniel-type coat.

The Pekingese’s flat face is one of the breed’s most obvious characteristics. The body is compact and low to the ground. The legs are noticeably bowed and restrict the Pekingese’s movement. The Peke’s unusual rolling gait may have been deliberately bred to prevent the court dogs from wandering.

For more information please click on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pekingese

Other interesting sites include: http://www.pekingese.co.uk/
http://www.thepekingeseclub.co.uk/