The Pekingese Dog is of the most popular purebred dogs in both England and the United states. First brought west by the British in 1860, following the sacking of the Imperial Palace in Beijing, the breed dates back to the Tang dynasty of the 8 century. The Chinese apparently classified the Pekingese into three types; Lion Dogs, named for their massive fronts and heavy manes; sun dogs, with golden red coats; and sleeve dogs, the smallest specimens, which were readily carried in the sleeves of their masters garments. The Pekingese has a long, profuse coat and is short legged and small. The tail is heavily plumed and carried over the back. The dog weights between 3-2 and 5-4 kg (7 and 12 lb). The foreshortened head gives the breed is unique expression. All colors are found.The Pekingese dog was the royal dog of China and the exclusive properly of Chinese emperors. It was taken to England in 1860 after the British invaded the Imperial Palace at Beijing.
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