Records from the Tang Dynasty (A.D 618 to 906), but may date back even further. Held to be their sacred dog, the Pekingese was so treasured that anyone who stole one from the palace would be executed. The Pekingese was known as the "lion dog" for its shiny golden mane and sturdy frame or the "sleeve dog" because its admirers always kept the dog inside their sleeves.
Without a rival among the Toys and with not more than two or three breeds exceeding them in numbers, Pekingese continue to enjoy an enviable popularity. Pekingese are hardy, intelligent, and amusing, to say nothing of the beauty of the coat and eccentricity of appearance. The shape is leonine, the body being comparatively heavy in front and tapering off to the waist. The head should be massive, too, the skull being wide and flat between the years, which are long, drooping and well feathered. The wrinkled muzzle is very short and broad. Legs very short, the front ones being bowed out at elbows. Behind they are lighter, but firm and well shaped. The coat is long, straight, and flat, not curly. Thick undercoat. Profuse feathering on thighs, legs, tail, and toes. A heavy mane forms a frill round the front of the neck, and the curled tail is carried proudly over the loins. Colours are numerous and beautiful. The ideal weight is between 7 and 12 lbs.
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