Pekingese

The Lion dogs are attached to their social group, but they don’t make it obvious. They may sometimes jump on their owner’s lap to be petted. However, this is uncommon.
 
They also have a cold and distant character. To gain their trust and affection, it is necessary to create a solid relationship of trust as soon as they’re adopted.

This dog is independent and stubborn, so not the most playful. Moreover, the Pekingese does not interact much with children and is therefore not an ideal playmate for them.

Particularly suitable for the elderly, this dog is very calm and does not need a lot of exercise to be fully satisfied.

Their intelligence is reflected in their ability to find tricks to avoid responding to obedience training. Otherwise, this dog isn’t an utility dog, with no particular skills but remains nonetheless a very clever little dog.

Exclusively a companion, the Pekingese has no particular predation instinct, clearly not made to hunt.

On one hand, the Pekingese is very cold and distant towards strangers. These dogs are only affectionate towards their owners (and sometimes not even that affectionate!).

On the other hand, they are neither fearful or aggressive. If your puppy has been properly socialised from an early age, he or she will be slightly on guard and alert at all times.

This dog is particularly independent, perhaps even one of the most solitary of the companion dog category. The Peke is stubborn and very self-confident, they do not need the approval of their master to act and an absent owner is not an issue.

The Pekingese is very comfortable with the concept of loneliness as their independent temperament allows them to go about their business without worrying about their owner.
But this still requires a progressive and positive learning process to make the dog understand that absences are not synonymous with stress and anxiety, this can be achieved by using games, treats, chewing bones etc…

Obedience is not the primary quality of a Pekingese. They have a very strong character and it is necessary to have a firm, gentle and consistent attitude to achieve results with one.
Their training must begin from a very young age and must never be violent at the risk of losing the puppy’s confidence, or even worse, making your dog aggressive.
It is very important not to give into the gentle eyes of this little dog, who will use them to get away with mischief. Just because they are a small breed doesn’t mean you have to give them everything. Nevertheless, if a Pekingese interacts with a respectful, consistent and self-confident master, they will be cooperative. However, the help of an education and behavioural professional is encouraged to reduce the risk of developing bad habits.

This Peking Spaniel is not a big talker but can act as an alarm bell when someone knocks on the door. You should be able to teach your dog to control this reflex if it is not desired.

Despite its independence, this small dog is not a runaway. This is mainly due to the fact that he does not need a lot of exercise and is especially devoid of any predation instinct.

Since these dogs cope well with loneliness, they do not adopt any destructive behaviour during the absence of owners. Indeed, this is not the kind of dog to let off steam on a pair of slippers to release an overload of energy or stress.

The Pekingese won’t ignore a bowl of food but they will not throw themselves at one either. However, they love treats and it’s important not to overdo it. A little scarcity will remind your dog that a treat is a reward.

This breed is exclusively a companion dog. However, they are known to have the courage of a lion and can sometimes become reckless when it comes to “showing who is the strongest”. 
Indeed, these small dogs are not aware of their size and can consider themselves to be the boss. 
Although they are not the most dissuasive of watchdogs, they are very good at alerting and do not hesitate to bark energetically at every intrusion.

The Pekingese is made to live in an apartment, the urban environment is ideal for this dog who does not need much space or intense physical exercise to fully develop.
Life in the countryside may suit them, but it is not their preferred environment. They do not need a garden to be happy. They need a warm place inside to rest. It is important to avoid making a Pekingese sleep outside, because their coats, although fluffy, do not offer very good protection against the weather.

As a good companion dog, the Peke is a domestic canine. Made to live indoors and they do not need a lot of daily exercise to be happy. 
This is nonetheless still a dog and therefore needs at least one big walk a day to stretch its legs and socialise. And of course a need to be let out for hygiene reasons!

Travelling with this little dog from Beijing would be very easy, especially if your dog has been in a carrying bag from an early age. In addition, learning to walk on a lead and come to a halt will be beneficial for travelling in any environment.

If they are brought up with cats, they can quite happily coexist, but they will never be great friends.

Despite their cold and distant temperament, it is not uncommon to witness fights involving the Pekingese, even with larger dogs because these Lion Dogs are not aware of their small size.
A quality, and above all a consistent socialisation must be initiated from the first months of the puppy’s life to allow it to develop and strengthen an understanding of other dogs and their “codes”.
Rather solitary, but sometimes possessive, cohabitation between two dogs of the same breed can be complicated but not impossible.

If the goal is to adopt a dog for children, this breed is not suitable at all. They tend to ignore kids and have very little interest in them.

Calm, serene and not costly, this dog is ideal for elderly or calm people. However, be careful to ensure that educational foundations are instilled from an early age, as this breed can quickly become problematic if they are not trained or socialised.

This dog can be very friendly, but only for people who are aware of their occasionally fearsome character. Not suited to all families but is particularly suitable for couples without children, single people, the elderly or sedentary people.