Character and behavior of the Pekingese

The Pekingese It is one of the most striking canine breeds, thanks to its graceful appearance and its adorable character. Fun, active and familiar, this dog is also intelligent and sensitive. All this makes it easy to train, although it is somewhat stubborn, so we must be patient with it. In addition, he is brave and strong-tempered, something that can cause a problem if we do not make him socialize from puppyhood.

This breed has its origin in China, where he was considered to be the incarnation of the legendary Dog Fu. It was believed that it was capable of driving away evil spirits, so it was associated with the divine world; even commoners had to bow their heads as they passed, and their theft was punishable by capital punishment. Also, with the death of an emperor, his Pekingese was sacrificed and buried with him.

Also, it was an animal revered by the Buddhist religion, and present in many mythological tales of ancient Asia. It was in the year 1860 when the Pekingese It arrived in Europe during the Second Opium War, although the first data on this dog dates back to more than 4.000 years ago.

As for its character, as we said before it is very temperamental, facing even dogs much larger than him. He can be a bit dominant and territorial, although with his family he is usually sweet and affectionate. However, the Pekingese is distrustful of strangers and an excellent watchdog, as it is always alert and barks quickly at any little unforeseen event.

Normally it is perfect for living with children, although it can feel jealous if we do not educate it correctly. This is because it feels very attached to their owners, often becoming too possessive. Plenty of exercise will help you control your temper and stubbornness.