While we may often overlook this fact, dogs are largely tied to human history. Certain breeds, like the Doberman Pinscher or Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, owe their existence to visionary individuals. Some ...

Some Waseca-area dog lovers have kicked off fundraising efforts to establish a dog sanctuary focused on caring for Pekingese with health or behavior issues that leave them unlikely candidates for ...

Having originated among royalty in Beijing, China, when the city was named Peking, the Pekingese breed dates back some 2,000 years. Considered sacred and lion-like in appearance, there may actually be ...

Tricki’s lineage originated in ancient Peking, China (hence Pekingese) where the breed’s purpose was to accessorize stylish nobility. On any given day, dogs were selected by color (fawn, cream or ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - For centuries, owning the flat-faced Pekingese dog was a luxury to be enjoyed only by China's royal family. After years of turmoil and the 1911 revolution that established China as ...

Pekingese are small, lively dogs in the toy group. They’re an ancient breed that originated in China. They resemble miniature lions thanks to both their coat patterns and their personalities.