Yorkshire Terrier WITHOUT a rival among the Toys and with not more than two or three of any breed exceeding them in numbers, Pekingese continue to enjoy an enviable popularity. Their earlier history in Great Britain was singular. Five that were discovered when the Summer Palace in Pekin was occupied in 1860 were brought home, and several others followed. One was presented to Queen Victoria, and from the rest the family of the Duke of Richmond perpetuated a strain, but they never got beyond Goodwood.
Then, towards the end of last century, a few were imported and exhibited in classes for foreign Pekingese, and within a few years they became the rage. Pekingese that succeed in this manner must have charms beyond the ordinary. They are hardy, intelligent, and amusing, to say nothing of the beauty of coat and eccentricity of appearance. The shape is leonine, the Pekingese 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 ears, which are long, drooping, and well feathered.
The Pekingese 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 Pekingese 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.
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