Crossword clues for pekingese
pekingese
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1907, "small long-haired dog of the pug type," so called because originally brought from the Imperial Palace at Peking, China. Also Pekinese.
WordNet
See pekinese
Wikipedia
The Pekingese (also known as the Lion Dog, Peking Lion Dog, Pelchie Dog, or Peke) is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They are called Lion Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions (the Shih Tzu is also known as a Lion Dog in Chinese).
The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as both a lap dog and companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Peking ( Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance. Because of its desirable characteristics, the Pekingese has been part of the development of designer crossbreeds, such as the Peekapoo (crossed with a poodle) and Peke-a-tese (crossed with a Maltese).
The Pekingese, originating from Western China, were proud companions of the Chinese Buddhist Monks. These dogs are also found to be owned by Chinese princes.
Usage examples of "pekingese".
After tucking the Pekingese into the crook of her arm, she held the lamp higher and gazed at Sophie in some surprise.
A man is supposed to be master of these situations, and I felt like a Pekingese on a leash.
Professor D says if a guy is looking for a hunting dog he does not pick a Pekingese pooch, but he gets a dog that is bred to hunt from away back yonder, and if he is after a game chicken he does not take a Plymouth Rock out of the backyard.
He wished now to report upon this fell encounter with a feather duster, a Siamese cat, a spoiled Pekingese, and three others gone ghastly frail from undereating and overwashing.
Marion would show with his Pekingese dog troupe, which always got drunker, and sicker, than he.
We passed the canopied doorway of an exclusive condominium where a uniformed doorman struggled to untangle the leashes of one Doberman, two Pekingese, a dachshund and a 129 GENEROUS DEATH Brittany spaniel.
Eva, sons, David and Steven, a Pekingese named Mavra Chang, and Stonewall J.
And a lovely little Pekingese, for example, or a prize spaniel, has even less in its head than an ugly Irish collie.
There were basset hounds, greyhounds, airedales, German shepherds, Pekingese, terriers, Saint Bernards, and a dozen other breeds.
The jokes ranged from oodles of noodles to snub-nosed Pekingese poodles and on to Peking man, and if we didn't laugh enough, Billy explained the reference to us.
The tanker ploughed on, while Compass Rose kept jaunty pace with her, like a Pekingese harbouring designs on a greyhound.