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breed group:
toy
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breed size:
small (0-25 lbs.)
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other traits:
requires lots of grooming, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
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colors:
black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
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patterns:
bicolor, tricolor, hairless, sable, saddle / blanket, brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled, spotted, harlequin, tuxedo, merle, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
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coat length/texture:
long
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temperament:
gentle, friendly, willful, aloof
Pekingese are intelligent, affectionate, and friendly. These compact lion-maned dogs were first bred as companions for Chinese emperors. Learn more about living with Pekingese.