Talk about a superpower! In case you need a boost, have no fear—a half dozen Pekingese puppies are on their way to your heart. Fair warning: if you're *not* ready for puppy fever, you will be. Closeup ...

While we may often overlook this fact, dogs are largely tied to human history. Certain breeds, like the Doberman Pinscher or Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, owe their existence to visionary individuals. Some ...

Having originated among royalty in Beijing, China, when the city was named Peking, the Pekingese breed dates back some 2,000 years. Considered sacred and lion-like in appearance, there may actually be ...

A study published today in the journal PLOS One found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded ...

Despite its small size, the Pekingese is far from a typical lapdog: proud, independent, and full of history. Its roots run deep into the Chinese imperial era, where it once guarded temples and was ...

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

BEIJING (Reuters) - For centuries, owning the flat-faced Pekingese dog was a luxury to be enjoyed only by China's royal family. After years of turmoil and the 1911 revolution that established China as ...

University of Cambridge researchers have identified 12 dog breeds at increased risk of a breathing disorder long associated mainly with pugs and French bulldogs. The study, which assessed nearly 900 ...