Chinese Imperial Dog
Encyclopedia
The Chinese Imperial Dog is a small
breed
of dog
with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail.
and companion. They are sturdy, happy, playful little dog
s with an affectionate and loving temperament that is ideal for their role in life. They are intelligent, out-going, trusting and energetic little dogs that will also be content to sit quietly on a lap for as long as it is allowed. They are vivacious and cooperative with a streak of independence. Their facial expression
is sweet, wide-eyed and innocent. They are compact, well boned and muscled dogs with substance appropriate to their size.
in the Imperial Palace
where the smaller ones were carried by the nobility in the sleeves of their robes. After coming to the USA there were always breeders that bred the smaller dogs but the Chinese Imperial Dog did not receive recognition until March 2005.
Toy dog
Toy dog traditionally refers to a very small dog or a grouping of small and very small breeds of dog. A toy dog may be of any of various dog types. Types of dogs referred to as toy dogs may include Spaniels, Pinschers and Terriers that have been bred down in size. Not all toy dogs are lapdogs,...
breed
Dog breed
Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock....
of dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail.
Character
The purpose of the Chinese Imperial Dog is that of personal and family petPet
A pet is a household animal kept for companionship and a person's enjoyment, as opposed to wild animals or to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic or productive reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful...
and companion. They are sturdy, happy, playful little dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
s with an affectionate and loving temperament that is ideal for their role in life. They are intelligent, out-going, trusting and energetic little dogs that will also be content to sit quietly on a lap for as long as it is allowed. They are vivacious and cooperative with a streak of independence. Their facial expression
Facial expression
A facial expression one or more motions or positions of the muscles in the skin. These movements convey the emotional state of the individual to observers. Facial expressions are a form of nonverbal communication. They are a primary means of conveying social information among humans, but also occur...
is sweet, wide-eyed and innocent. They are compact, well boned and muscled dogs with substance appropriate to their size.
History
The Chinese Imperial Dog was first bred in ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in the Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace may refer to:Institutions*Kaiserpfalz in the Holy Roman EmpirePlaces:*Forbidden City, Beijing, China*Tokyo Imperial Palace , Tokyo, Japan*Heijō Palace, Nara Japan*Heian Palace, Japan...
where the smaller ones were carried by the nobility in the sleeves of their robes. After coming to the USA there were always breeders that bred the smaller dogs but the Chinese Imperial Dog did not receive recognition until March 2005.
Traits
- Area of Origin: China
- Date of Origin: 700 A.D. in some records.
- Original Function: Foot Warmer to the Emperor
- Today’s Function: companion
- Height: Under 9 inches
- Weight: Under 9 pounds
- Coat: Trimmed to a puppy cut. Can be a beautiful assortment of colors including black, cream, blue, champagne, red, chocolate and many more.
- Character: The Chinese Imperial has a temperament and is outgoing, friendly, affectionate, happy and trusting towards all.
- Temperament: This dog is a playful, energetic little dog that also loves to lay quietly on a lap for as long as it is allowed.
- Care: If the coat is kept according to the standard: occasional bathing, ear care and regular clipping.
- Training: Easy, these dogs just want to please. They do well in puppy classes.
- Activity: Low, but loves to play.