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Surprisingly stocky and muscular for its size, the Pekingese is a toy dog breed which originated in China over 1000 years ago. The breed has hardly changed over that time and still remains a happy, lovable, and cute lapdog -- perfect for apartment tenants or people in search of a small dog. The Pekingese has a slightly long, pear-shaped build with heavy forequarters and light hindquarters. Its unhurried and dignified gait appears...

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