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In England you need a dog breeding licence from your council if you breed three or more litters in 12 months or breed and sell dogs as a business, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own schemes. Licensed breeders show their licence number and issuing council on every advert. Puppies must be at least eight weeks old before they go to new homes.

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About the Pekingese

The Pekingese is a small, sturdy companion breed in the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Toy group. The RKC breed page traces Peke-type dogs in China, with short legs and short faces, back to the Tang dynasty, as early as the 8th century. The breed takes its name from the Imperial palace in Peking, where ownership was reserved for the upper ranks of society. Four dogs were brought to Britain in 1860, the breed became fashionable in Victorian times, and The Kennel Club accepted it for registration in 1910. The RKC notes that numbers have fallen in recent years, possibly because of the work its coat demands.

Size and build

The breed standard sets an ideal weight of no more than 5 kg (11 lb) for dogs and 5.4 kg (12 lb) for bitches, and says a Peke should look small but feel surprisingly heavy when lifted. It has a lion-like appearance, a broad skull that is flat between the ears, short, heavily boned forelegs and a slow, dignified, rolling gait. The standard is firm on health: the nose must not be too short, the nostrils must be large and open, and any sign of breathing distress is unacceptable.

Coat and grooming

The coat is moderately long and straight, with a mane that forms a cape around the neck, a coarse top coat over a thick, softer undercoat, and feathering on the ears, legs, tail and toes. The standard says the coat must never hide the dog's shape or hamper its activity, and excessive coat is highly undesirable. The RKC suggests grooming every day, and the breed sheds. All colours and markings are accepted except albino, liver and merle.

Exercise and home

The RKC suggests up to 30 minutes of exercise a day and rates the Peke as suitable for a flat with a small to medium garden, in town or country. Its lifespan is given as over 12 years. As a flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed it needs care in warm weather: the RKC warns that such dogs overheat easily in warm spells, even in the UK.

Temperament

The standard describes the Peke as fearless, loyal and aloof, and neither timid nor aggressive, and the RKC calls it a dog of great character and determination. Browse other toy breed breeders or read our guide to flat-friendly dogs.

Pekingese health tests

On its breed page the RKC lists prioritising genetic diversity as Good Practice for the Pekingese, and an eye examination under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme as Best Practice. In August 2026 it recognised breathing assessment for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) under its Respiratory Function Grading Scheme. The August 2026 RKC Health Standard already lists this alongside eye testing at Best Practice, and the breed page says it will apply formally, including on Find a Puppy, from January 2027, so breeders should have their dogs graded before then.

Under the scheme, a trained vet listens to the dog's breathing at rest and again after three minutes of brisk exercise, then gives a grade from 0 to 3. Dogs can be graded from 12 months and should be reassessed every two years; the RKC does not recommend breeding from a Grade 3 dog.

The Pekingese is in Breed Watch Category 3. Judges are asked to look for signs of breathing difficulty, an excessively profuse coat, protruding eyes, a heavy overnose wrinkle, pinched nostrils, poor muscle tone, visible eye irritation, and incorrect hind conformation or poor rear movement. The RKC also warns that flat-faced dogs are at risk of eye ulcers and skin fold infections. Testing lowers risk but cannot guarantee a healthy puppy.

Health tests and schemes for the Pekingese:

Prioritising genetic diversity (RKC Good Practice)
Eye testing using the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme (RKC Best Practice)
Breathing testing for BOAS using the RKC Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RKC Best Practice, recognised August 2026)
Breed Watch: Category 3

Choosing a Pekingese breeder

A careful Pekingese breeder puts breathing first. Ask to see Respiratory Function Grading certificates for both parents: the RKC advises puppy buyers to make sure both have been graded, and it does not recommend breeding from Grade 3 dogs. Watch and listen to the parents yourself. The RKC's advice on buying a flat-faced puppy is to avoid litters from parents that breathe loudly, snore while awake, snort or wheeze, and to check that their nostrils are open rather than tightly closed. Look too for sore, red or cloudy eyes, tear staining, and red or smelly skin in the facial folds, and ask whether either parent has needed treatment for breathing, eye or skin problems. A current certificate under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme is part of RKC Best Practice. Expect to meet the puppies with their mother. In England, anyone breeding three or more litters in 12 months and selling any of the puppies needs a council licence. Read our buyer safety guide before paying anything.

Questions to ask a Pekingese breeder:

What Respiratory Function Grades do the sire and dam have, and when were they assessed?
Has either parent had breathing, eye or skin fold problems, or surgery for them?
When were the parents last examined under the BVA/RKC/ISDS Eye Scheme?
What is the inbreeding coefficient of this mating?
How do you manage the coat and keep the face folds clean, and what grooming will my puppy need?

Pekingese questions

Do Pekingese have breathing problems?

The RKC lists the Pekingese among flat-faced breeds, which have a higher risk of breathing problems linked to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). It recognised the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme for the breed in August 2026, and breathing difficulty and pinched nostrils are Breed Watch points of concern. Ask for both parents' grades before you buy.

How much grooming does a Pekingese need?

The RKC suggests grooming every day. The coat is long and straight with a mane and a thick undercoat, and it sheds. Any facial wrinkle should be kept clean and dry, as the RKC notes that skin folds in flat-faced dogs can become infected.

How big is a Pekingese?

The breed standard sets an ideal weight of no more than 5 kg for dogs and 5.4 kg for bitches. It adds that a Peke should look small but feel surprisingly heavy, because heavy bone and a sturdy body are essential to the breed. Individual dogs can be larger or smaller.

Is a Pekingese suitable for a flat?

The RKC rates the breed as suitable for a flat, with a small to medium garden and up to 30 minutes of exercise a day. Keep it cool in warm weather, because the RKC says flat-faced dogs overheat readily in warm weather, even in the UK.

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