iDog Breed Number: CB178
Original: China
Personality:
Energy Level: Not Very Active; Pekes do well with just a couple of walks a day and some indoor playtime
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Independent
Height: 15.2-22.9 cm
Weight: up to 6.4 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Barking Level: Quiet
History:
Web Source Name: Pekingese
from AKC
Other Name: Peking lion dog; Lion Dog; Chinese Spaniel; Pelchie Dog; Peking Palasthund
Common Name: Peke
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| brachycephalic syndrome | SMOC2 BMP3 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cleft lip | ADAMTS20 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cryptorchidism | have an increased incidence | ||
| Entropion | have an increased incidence | ||
| Facial fold dermatitis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Hydrocephalus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Intervertebral disc disease | FGF4 retrogene in CFA12 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | FAM83H | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Mitral valve dysplasia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Patella luxation | Most Important | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)