Pekingese Hairstyles

The Pekingese is a breed of dog from ancient China. The Chinese emperor kept Pekingese dogs in the palace and they accompanied him wherever he went. These small, sturdy dogs are famous for their furry mane that gives them the nickname "lion dogs." The Pekingese breed's face resembles the face of ancient Chinese art of lions. Different hairstyles are appropriate for Pekingese dogs.

  1. Natural

    • Pekingese dogs have naturally long, thick fur coats. Their outer coat of fur is long and silky; their under coat is thick and cottony. The dogs have thick fur around their head that evokes a lion's mane. For people who prefer their Pekingese pet to have a long, natural coat, grooming is easy. Pekingese dogs with natural coats require daily brushing for their hair to appear silky, shiny and avoid tangling.

    Puppy Cut

    • Pekingese pets often have short hairstyles. Owners who prefer a low-maintenance dog cut their Pekingese's long fur into a puppy cut. A puppy cut entails trimming a Pekingese's fur to just a few inches long all over; fur surrounding the dog's face is trimmed short to avoid eye irritation. A puppy cut creates a cute, youthful appearance.

    Show Cut

    • The American Kennel Club sets standards for show dogs' ideal appearance. Dog breeders and handlers who enter their dogs in competitions use the Pekingese's show haircut. The Pekingese's show cut keeps the dog's long, natural fur; however, the fur is trimmed and brushed thoroughly. The Pekingese's natural lion mane is left slightly longer than the body coat. The Pekingese's tail and ears are trimmed to keep their long fringe.

    Accessories

    • Some dog owners enjoy dressing their dogs up and giving them hair accessories. The Pekingese is ideal for owners who like dogs with long fur to tie bows in; the breed is patient and cooperative. Use ribbon or a scrunchie to tie your Pekingese's fur into a ponytail. Some dogs have fur on their heads long enough to style into one or more braids. Children's' hair clips work well in these dogs' fur.