How long does a Pekingese live?

The Pekingese has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Pekingese get?

Adults weigh 3–6 kg. Height ranges from 15–23 cm.

Is the Pekingese hypoallergenic?

No, the Pekingese is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Pekingese

Toy Group

Height 15–23 cm
Weight 3–6 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 30 min/day

dignified
independent
affectionate
confident
stubborn
loyal

The Pekingese is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from China, Beijing (Peking) (Ancient China, Imperial court). Adults weigh 3–6 kg. It stands 15–23 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Pekingese is a small breed of dog that originated in China. It is a compact and lively breed, with a long, silky coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are short and strong, and its tail is usually docked. The Pekingese is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys being around its family.

Group: Toy Group
Origin: China, Beijing (Peking) (Ancient China, Imperial court)
Coat: long · red, fawn, black, black and tan, sable, cream, white, gray, biscuit, and particolor
Also known as: Peking Palasthund, Lion Dog, Peke, and Sun Dog
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: dd9017cb-368d-4013-8e9c-01ec3f305365

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Pekingese. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com pekingeseclubofamerica.com dogbreedinfo.com petmd.com

Pekingese FAQ

How long does a Pekingese live?: The Pekingese has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Pekingese get?: Adults weigh 3–6 kg. Height ranges from 15–23 cm.
Is the Pekingese hypoallergenic?: No, the Pekingese is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Pekingese in?: The Pekingese is in the AKC's Toy Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/dd9017cb-368d-4013-8e9c-01ec3f305365. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/dd9017cb-368d-4013-8e9c-01ec3f305365"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/dd9017cb-368d-4013-8e9c-01ec3f305365/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.