The Pekingese dog breed originated in China over 2,000 years ago. Pekingese were bred to be lap dogs and come in golden brown, black, or white colors. They are typically short-haired or long-haired and weigh 8-10 pounds as adults. Pekingese are called "lion dogs" due to their unusual fur and tendency to act bigger than they are. The author's 15-year-old Pekingese, Harley, used to have a sister named Gizzy who would scare him away if he took her toys.

1. By: Lauren Harris
(Featuring Harley David Harris)

2.  Pekingese are usually a golden brown
color but they can be black or white too.
They are one main color and then around
their muzzle they are a little darker
colored. Pekingese can also either be
short haired or long
haired.

3.  The breed Pekingese originally came from
china. The breed is said to be over 2,000
years old! The Pekingese was originally
bred for being lap dogs. They are a very
stubborn breed of dog. The Pekingese is
called the lion dog because of it’s unusual
fur.

4.  Although the Pekingese might look small
on the outside, they are very mighty on the
inside. They are called the lion dog
because if a large dog approaches
them, they growl or bark thinking that they
are as big as a giant. They only weigh 8-10
pounds full grown. And they only end up
being as long as a piece of notebook
paper. When they are puppies, they are
smaller than your palm.

5.  LikeI said earlier, Pekingese can either
have really long hair, or really short hair.
They need to be groomed at least once a
week. Same with taking baths. Their toes
need to be clipped regularly and they can
be the laziest things in the world or they
could be bouncing off of the walls.

6.  My dog Harley got his name from his favorite blanket that my
parents got him when he was a puppy. He used to have a
sister named Gizzy but she passed a way before I was 2.
When Gizzy was alive they would do everything together. If
Harley took one of Gizzy’s toys she would scare him and he
would run away. Then Gizzy would take her toy back. Gizzy
was about a year older than Harley. Sometimes while Gizzy
was sleeping, Harley would snuggle up against her for
protection. When Harley wanted to play, My parents put him
up on their bed and they would point to a place on the bed and
Harley would jump up and nose dive into that spot on the bed.
When Gizzy died, for a long time Harley wouldn’t play
anything. You could tell he was really upset. Now he is fifteen
years old and doesn’t do much but I still love him anyway.

7.  Where does this breed come from?
 How do you spell this breeds name?
 How long do they typically live?
 Name one color that this breed can be.
 What are my dog’s first names?
 How regularly have to groom them?
 How much do they weigh?
 What did I compare their size to?
 How big are they when they are puppies?
 How long do people say they have been alive?
 What would Gizzy do if Harley took one of her
toys?
 Why is this dog called lion breed?

8.  Thank you for watching my presentation I
hope you learned a lot. Just remember that if
you take good care of your Pekingese they
can be great long lived companions! They
usually live up to 15 years old. They do get a
little feisty though if you put your hand
anywhere near there face. Results may very
and be sure to get you Pekingese from a
good breeder. I would recommend getting
one.