Does anyone here own/breed pekingese?

[~Palomino~]

Does anyone here own or breed pekingese? I would love to see some pics and her about your little peke!!

I am really looking into this breed! I have a little half breed who looks just like one and acts like one other then she is bigger!

Thanks,

Gage

 

[rabbitsfizz]

I love pekes but they are a very unsound breed.

Because I could not condone breeding something that unsound I ended up with a Tibetan Spaniel- which is historically the foundation breed of the Peke and a number of other breeds.

I would seriously look at this breed- they are delightful but much sounder and they self whelp.

Pekes are a specialist breed!!

Lovely BUT like the (British) Bulldog, not an "Amateur" breed.

 

[Cronewolf]

:new_shocked: Pekes have something wrong with every major part of their little bodies. Most must have C-sections to whelp. Very costly to breed. LOok into it somemore before you leap in.

 

[AngieA]

My Grandmother raised Peke's years ago when I was a child...also before they became OVERDONE...still even then had a few problems...but nothing like today...Of course there are healthy ones but as with all breeds there are gentic problems...I also live with a Bull Dog...he is 10 years old and has never been to the vet except for his vaccines...and Lord knows these guys are a vets delight...lol

But anyway this is why I decided on the Shih Tzu...still had the coat...easier to care for...still little but sturdy, still short nose...but could breath a whole lot better.... free whelp....etc.....now I do have a friend that shows Peke's and Shih Tzu's and loves both breeds.....just do a lot of homework...also ask a few vets what their thoughts on the breed is.....I advise all puppy lookers to do this...who knows better than a vet.

Good luck on your pup no matter which breed it is.......

 

[Marion at Underwoodfarms]

We raise Pekingese. I had to reply here. All of our dogs run around the farm, free welp, and I can honestly say that I have never had a problem with the breed including back, knees, hips or temperment. They will tolerate children better then most toy breeds and are not delicate for their size. We have several generations and we keep our dogs after they retire. I have found the breed is not over bred at all and has few problems currently. They were popular in the 50's but are hard to find now. One of our Pekes was even run over by an F150, took a direct hit and survived to tell the tail. Of course there were some hefty vet bills involved but the vets were more then impressed with her. One of our studs is a Champion and the other is CH sired, several of our dogs are currently showing. As with any breed you need to be careful who you purchase from. I have never needed a c-section, knock on wood and would not use a female in my program that did. She would be spayed and kept as a pet, end of story. They are a coaty breed and we shave ours for comfort in the summer, I usually only have to do this once or twice a year.

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[Robin1]

My mother and I each have a Tibetan Spaniel. I have a male and she has a female. She has been considering having one litter but not completely decided yet. The problem with these little guys is they are WAY too smart. They will keep you laughing and shaking your head in amazement at the same time. Here are some pictures.

This is my male Falkor, if you have seen the movie "The Never Ending Story" the Luck Dragons name was Falkor and he looks like him. His favorite thing in life is easting whipped cream out of the can.

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Here are a couple of pics of my mothers female , Kimi Lou, as a puppy.

One thing is that these are wash and wear dogs, you don't need to take them to a groomer. There is no clipping necessary.

Robin

 

[Matt73]

My mother and I each have a Tibetan Spaniel. I have a male and she has a female. She has been considering having one litter but not completely decided yet. The problem with these little guys is they are WAY too smart. They will keep you laughing and shaking your head in amazement at the same time. Here are some pictures.

This is my male Falkor, if you have seen the movie "The Never Ending Story" the Luck Dragons name was Falkor and he looks like him. His favorite thing in life is easting whipped cream out of the can.

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Here are a couple of pics of my mothers female , Kimi Lou, as a puppy.

One thing is that these are wash and wear dogs, you don't need to take them to a groomer. There is no clipping necessary.

Robin

They are too gorgeous! I love the name Falkor; when I was a kid I loved that movie...I still do.

 

[Robin1]

Falkor is something else. If he has an accident he will somehow get up to the paper towels and cover it up. :new_shocked: Then when I come in the room , he makes sure that I see it and look at me like,"could you please take that out to the trash?"

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Robin

 

[~Palomino~]

YES! I am very aware of all the problems they have. I have no intentions to breed either so I wouldn't have to worry about that part! As I said I do have a little half breed peke and she is always having trouble breathing and is always puking. She is basicly a short haired pekingese! I love her and she is more then worth having!! It probably will be a while before I get a full breed as I have to many dogs right now, but I wouldn't hesitate to get a peke. I just love there sweet loyal dispositions and there eyes just make me want to melt!!

Thanks for all the replys and I would love to see some pictures!!

Gage