Posted by Wendi-Sue Brown on February 13, 1999 at 10:46:08:

In Reply to: General Questions about the breed posted by Jodi on August 24, 1998 at 08:08:38:

> My relative is thinking of getting a pekingnese (she thinks they're adorable) and she is under the impression that they do not shed. Is that true? This is important because 3 of her grandchildren have asthama and she wanted to get a dog that does not shed.

> What is their temperament like? Are they friendly, loyal, and snuggly? Do they respond well to children (these children respect dogs and do NOT abuse them, but they sometimes get a little OVER-huggy and affectionate!) Do they get along with other small dogs?

We have a 5-year old pekingnese and he is the best thing we have ever owned. We bought him when he was 5 months old from a pet store. We weren't looking for a dog when we bought him. We had just happened to stop at a mall on our way to the shore and we went in this pet store. He was the saddest looking dog in there. The owner talked us into taking him into the play room and he kept pulling down our 2-year old daughter's panties. Well, we just had to buy him. He is great with our two daughters. They dress him up in play clothes and everything. The only thing is that he seems to be afraid of heights. Whenever they put him on the top bunk, he throws up. He has never showed aggressive behavior of any kind. He is also great with all 6 of my nieces and nephews. As for the shedding, that is a problem. He does shed constantly. If you brush them every day it seems to help. I hope I've answered some of your questions.

> I was reading some on the Q&A about slipped discs.... is that something inherent or frequent with this particular breed?

> Do they snort while sleeping or have breathing problems like pugs do?

> Thank you so much everyone who answers. We appreciate it.

> Jodi