Originally bred as companion dogs for the ancient Chinese imperial family, Pekinese have always been considered sacred in China - according to legend, they are lions shrunk to miniature size by Buddha. They were unknown in the Western world until the 1860s, when British invaders brought them to England from China. To this day, they are known for their lion-like qualities of dignity and determination.

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