How can I tell if a Pekingese is a purebred?

The Pekingese has a history of over 4,000 years and has always been a favorite of the royal family, but nowadays there are fewer and fewer purebred Pekingese, so how can you tell if a Pekingese is purebred when you buy one? Take a look at these aspects below. Overall appearance: compact body, larger in the front and smaller in the back, well-proportioned, personality and expression must have Chinese characteristics. Straightforward and independent, like a young lion. Size Proportion and Structure: The purebred Golden Pug must feel heavy when lifted. The body is short, sturdy and muscular. The front half of the body must be relatively heavy in bone. A weight of 6.35 kg or less is ideal in a standard body condition. Head: The skull is large, wide, and flat on top. The cheeks, lower jaw and chin are wide. When viewed from the front, the width of the face exceeds the height, forming a rectangular head. Neck torso and tail: The neck is short and thick. The torso is pear-shaped and compact. The forequarters are well developed and the ribs are expanded. The chest is wide, with the sternum slightly protruding or not, and the chest thins back to join the waist. The dorsal line is horizontal. The tail root is high, the tail curls towards the back, and the long, straight hair can hang to the side of the body. Coat: The coat of the carapace part – the whole body is covered with long and thick outer hair, the outer hair is straight. The lower hairs are thick and soft. The neck and shoulders have long bristles, the rest of the body hair is slightly shorter. A long and dense coat is ideal, but the entire outline of the dog must be clear and the texture of the coat should be good. The gait is leisurely and noble, with some swaying of the shoulders when walking, due to the bent forelimbs and heavy forequarters and thin loin, and the lighter bones of the hindlimbs. The temperament is dignified, proud, confident and stubborn. The Pekingese is a very good companion, kind, lively and affectionate.