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 ...

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The Pekingese, with their distinctive flat faces, flowing manes, and dignified demeanor, are a breed that has charmed dog lovers for centuries. Originating from China, these dogs were once companions ...

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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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After five years as a contestant, an eight-year-old Pekingese from North Bend, Ore. won the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday. The World’s Ugliest Dog, Wild Thang, was born ...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Sunday. Wasabi came out on top of a finalist pack that also included a whippet, a French ...

London, UK (CNN) — In an 1861 painting commissioned by the British monarch Queen Victoria, a brown and white Pekingese sits demurely on a cushion in front of a Japanese vase, gazing into the distance.