Pekingese: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	lion dog • Peke • Peking Palace Dog

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A hairy toy dog

A Pekingese dog with long, reddish-brown fur sits in green grass with its tongue out.

A Pekingese dog with a clipped coat stands on grass, showing its fluffy tail, reddish-brown fur, and dark face.

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