Peke-A-Chon

Dog Breed Profile

Peke-A-Chon History

The Peke-A-Chon is a fairly new hybrid, or designer, breed of small, toy poodle. The ancestry of the Pin-Bone Spaniel, or Pekinese, traces back to a finely made, long-haired toy of the 17th century. The ancestors of the present day Peke-A-Chon, the Pukan-Prick (Penghu-Kuk), appeared around 1610 in Peking, China.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Bichon Frise, Pekingese

Peke-A-Chon Physical Characteristics

The Peke-A-Chon is a small, long-haired breed of toy dogs that weigh between 4 to 8 pounds and measure between 8 to 13 inches. They have a round head, wide muzzle, and short neck. Their ears are large and hang down. Their short, thick, and fine hair comes in red, white, or a mixture of these colors. They have a single-layer, soft, and silky coat. They have an alert and inquisitive personality.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Cream, White, Sable, Fawn

Height Range

Male Height Range: 7 – 12 inches

Female Height Range: 6 – 11 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 6 – 15 lbs

Female Weight Range: 5 – 14 lbs

Peke-A-Chon Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

13-16 yrs

Peke-A-Chon Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Entropion, Hip Dysplasia, Skin Fold Dermatitis, Dental Disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Brachycephalic Syndrome, Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome, KCS, Cataract, Urolithiasis, Hydrocephalus, Eye Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Mitral Valve Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Hemophilia

Peke-A-Chon Temperament and Behaviour

The Peke-A-Chon is a lively and outgoing small, toy, domestic dog with a cheerful, playful, and clownish personality. They are extremely sociable and love being around people and other animals. However, they are prone to barking and can be quite territorial.

Peke-A-Chon Activity Requirements

The Peke-A-Chon is a small, alert, and intelligent dog. They are commonly referred to as “dwarf” dogs, due to their size. While they are small, they are alert and active and make great watch or alarm dogs. While Pekes do not generally require a lot of physical exercise, they do require regular interaction. They are a very loveable and devoted little dog. A daily walk and some play time are great for keeping your Peke happy. Since Pekes are prone to getting overweight, it is important to make sure you feed them a healthy diet and provide them with enough physical activity.