How can I tell if a Pekingese is pure or not? The purebred Pekingese has a compact body, with a larger front and smaller rear, and a well-proportioned body. The personality and expression have Chinese characteristics. Straightforward and independent. Like a small lion. A fearless spirit and a strong sense of self-esteem are very important, while beauty of appearance is relatively less important. Head: Broad skull, ears far apart and flat; not round; eyes far apart. Face: flat in shape, nose naturally upturned from both eyes. The nose, lips and eye frame should have dark spots. Nose: short and wide, with large and open nostrils. A wrinkle, whether continuous or broken, must extend from the cheek to the bridge of the nose, resembling a wide “V”. This feature, in turn, must not interfere with or impede the eyes or nose. Tight nostrils and excessive wrinkles on the nose are out of character. Muzzle: wide, with a strong jaw. Lips: flat lips with no teeth or tongue showing. The lower jaw must be firm. Eyes: Large, bright, round, dark and shiny. There must be no obvious problems. Ears: Heart-shaped in the lower part, with ears positioned level with the skull, close to the head when lifted, and not below the muzzle line. The trim coat is long and abundant. Limbs: Short, thick and strong-boned forequarters. The bones of the foreleg between the collar bone and the elbow are slightly bowed. The posterior sloping front of the shoulder joins smoothly with the carapace. The elbow must be close to the body. Hindquarters: The hind legs are lighter than the front legs. Properly bent, with a pronounced hind knee joint. The fly joint is solid. Legs are properly spaced and parallel when viewed from behind. Must be very sturdy. Feet: Large and flat, not round. Stands naturally on the feet rather than the rubber bones. The front foot is slightly turned outward. Hind feet point straight ahead. Tail: Highly placed, slightly curved over the back and with long trimmed hair.
