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Pets for People with Allergies
By: TerrificPets Editors
Of the millions of people across the country, approximately fifteen percent are allergic to animals, namely dogs and cats. Even so, many of these people with allergies chose to get a dog or cat, replace one after it died or keep the pet they already had although advised by their physician to give the animal up. Many people feel that allergies to their pets are a minor inconvenience compared to the joy and companionship of owning one. If you are considering getting a dog, but suffer from a pet allergy, become as knowledgeable about allergies as possible and learn about practical ways to manage your allergies so you can experience of pleasure of having a dog.…
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Pekingese
| Life Span: | 13-15 years |
| Litter Size: | 2-4 puppies |
| Group: | Toy Group |
| Recognized By: | CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC |
| Color: | All coat colors are acceptable and of equal merit. |
| Hair Length: | Long |
| Size: | Toy/Small |
| Shedding: | Moderate Shed |
| Male Height: | 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) at the withers |
| Male Weight: | 7-14 pounds |
| Female Height: | 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) at the withers |
| Female Weight: | 7-14 pounds |
| Living Area: | Although the Peke has a thick coat and can tolerate the cold, they do better as an indoor dog. They do not tolerate the heat at all and will quickly overheat. Pekes are not good swimmers and extra care should always be taken when they are around swimming pools, lakes, or major water sources. |
About this Breed
The Pekingese is a small, heavily boned, toy breed of dog. Broad in the chest, heavy in front, with narrowing through the body to the back of the hips.The legs are short and bowed. The Pekingese or " Peke ", as some prefer to call them, has a broad head. The space between the ears should be flat and not domed shaped. The eyes are large, round and wide set. The muzzle is flat and wrinkled. The wrinkle should extend over the bridge of the nose, from one cheek to the other. The nose should always be black, flat, and broad. The lower jaw is broad and undershot. The lips are black and should come together evenly . Neither the tongue nor the teeth should show when the mouth is closed. The Peke is a heavily coated breed. The hair around the neck is thick and full or frilled. The ears are long and heart shaped. They should be feathered. The tail of the pekingese is long and carried up over its back. The tail is also heavily feathered as well as the feet and elbows. The pekes massive front and tapering hindquarters, earned him the name " Lion Dog ". They have a distinct rolling gait, and never seem to be in a hurry to reach their destination.
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