The competitors can come in forms as different as a Chihuahua, a great Dane, a bulldog and a greyhound. Each one is a ...

Consider, for example, a Pekingese — specifically ... “The head is a hallmark of the breed,” descended from ancient Chinese palace dogs that were prized as self-assured companions with ...

A large pagoda facade, waving cats as you enter, and the aroma of Peking roast duck lingering in the air; it’s exactly what you want when you enter a Chinese restaurant. Following 35 colourful years ...

The Pekingese, another ancient breed highly prized by Chinese emperors, was bred exclusively within the Forbidden City. These small but regal dogs were treated as sacred companions, often associated ...

The celebrated “sleeve dogs” are very small Pekingese once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes. While they enjoy affection, they are not overly clingy and can entertain themselves ...

They’re also one of the world’s oldest breeds. They are one of the most popular family dog breeds due to their sweet, friendly demeanor and manageable size. Pekingese were most likely the result of ...

There is a Chinese legend detailing the origins of ... and the Buddha obliged. Thus we have the Pekingese, a small dog breed that looks like both a lion and a monkey! It’s the neck ruff that ...

Chinese leader Xi Jinping may not have personally accepted US President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration, but Beijing has taken the rare step of dispatching a top official to ...