Doggy Fact: Pekingese once known as a Sleeve Dog

Doggy Fact: Pekingese dog breed was once known as a “Sleeve Dog”
Pekingese History
It is thought that this breed dates back to the 8th Century, when ownership of the Pekingese restricted to members of the Chinese Imperial Court.

On ceremonial occasions they had certain functions to perform, such as carrying the hem of the Emperors robes in their mouths and barking to announce his arrival. In the Han Dynasty it was known as the Sleeve dog. They were used as a a source of warmth, as they were small enough to be put inside the sleeves of a garment. It was not until 1860 that the Pekingese was to become well known outside China. Considered to be sacred and much cherished, the theft of one of these dogs was punishable by death.

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