The Pekingese is a dog of noble lineage. These dogs came from China and were the standard pet for the Emperor and the other nobles during the Imperial dynasty; this is mainly because these dogs have a close resemblance to that of the Chinese lions that were considered to be the spiritual guardians in their culture.
Pekingese have a very noble and authoritative air about them not only in their appearance, but as well as their general demeanor and attitude. They demand a lot of attention and pampering; this attitude of theirs is sometimes one gripe about them because they have a tendency to be very jealous of their owners who do not tend to their needs or pay attention to them. But this particular trait has made many owners to do away with their Pekingese. Often times, the owners who cannot stand the clingy nature of some of the Pekingese would resort to abandoning their Pekingese -rescue is then necessary in order for these dogs to survive.
Most Pekingese rescue offices are not just necessarily limited to pounds and kennels; there are also establishments that aim for Pekingese rescue specifically. These institutions do not just house the rescued dogs, but they also tend to the dogs needs be it food or shelter. These said Pekingese rescue centers give importance for the dogs the rescued to be adopted in a home that would take good care of them and not just abandon them like their previous owners.
That being said, one should be ready for the responsibility of taking care of a pet, especially taking care of a dog that has a high degree of commitment and patience such as the Pekingese. Getting a grasp of what to do and what not to do when taking care of a Pekingese is essential so that the dog as well as the owner would foster a well-developed relationship of dog and owner. Aside from patience and commitment, dedication is also vital in taking care of the Pekingese things such as training, socializing ones dog takes a lot of ones time, but if one desires to have an obedient, friendly canine companion, one has to be diligent and devoted in the dogs upbringing.
The Pekingese is a dog that needs an owner that is patient, devoted but also stern and commanding a balance is needed so that the dog knows who’s the boss.
