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Breed Standards for
the Pekingese |
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General Appearance: |
The
Pekingese is a compact dog with a pear-shaped body, heavy
forequarters and lighter hindquarters. It is slightly longer
than it is tall, with a stocky, heavy build. |
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Head: |
Slightly undershot; nose positioned at a height between the
eyes; large round eyes; flat profile; wrinkle extends over
the bridge of the nose in an inverted V; massive, broad,
flat skull; heart shaped ears |
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Tail: |
Tail
carried over back |
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Color: |
All
colors and patterns are allowable |
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Size: |
Weight is not to exceed 14 pounds. Height is 6 – 9 inches. |
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Temperament: |
It
is a courageous character that will not start a fight but
will not back down from one. It tends to be aloof around
strangers. |