“With the Pekingese, ALL WEIGHTS ARE CORRECT WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 14 POUNDS.”
Th e standard is very speci fi c in stating that the Pekingese, when lifted, is surpris- ingly heavy for its size. It is for this rea- son only that the judge must lift the dog. Some judges and exhibitors think the dog should be lifted because there is a weight disquali fi cation over 14 pounds. Th ere are several breeds with a weight disquali- fi cation and if a judge thinks a particular dog might be over the required weight, the scale should be called. With the Pekingese, all weights are correct within the limit of 14 pounds. Once again, the only reason for lifting a Pekingese is to determine that, when lifted it is surpris- ingly heavy for its size. Th e Pekingese should be small but surprisingly heavy with the majority of the weight in front. Gently lifting the dog a couple inches o ff the table will con fi rm this. Because lifting the dog should be part of the table examination, it is not neces- sary to ask the exhibitor if you can lift their dog. However, to avoid surprising either the exhibitor OR the Pekingese, it would be polite to ask fi rst so the exhibitor and the dog know what to expect. Th e correct way to lift the dog is to wrap your hand and forearm around the dog behind the shoulders and under the body. Th e other hand and arm must support the chest between the front legs. Slowly and gently
lift the dog two inches above the table. Since the majority of the weight should be in the chest, it is necessary to have your hand support the chest between the front legs. Remember always that the Pekingese should feel solid and heavy for its size. Please Do Not • Lift a Pekingese above your head dur- ing the examination!! Th is frightens the dog and certainly distorts the features and expression. Th e Pekingese is regal, digni fi ed and proud and should always display this attitude. • Ask the exhibitors to hold their dogs so you can examine the heads. Correct expression or features will not be seen on a dog that is being held. Return the dog to the table if further examination is required and remember that you may have two dogs on the table at one time if a comparison is needed. • Teeter-totter the dog back to front on the table. Th e Pekingese is not accus- tomed to being treated this way. • Stand in front of the dog and lift both front feet and legs o ff the table putting all the weight on the rear. • Bend over the dog while it is on the ground to examine the head or body. Return the dog to the table if you want to examine further.
In spite of the digni fi ed and some- what aloof attitude of the Pekingese, they are truly anxious to please and be your friend. Do enjoy meeting and judging this unique breed. Rose Marie Katz, one of the prominent American breed-exhibitors of Pekingese in the 1950s and 60s said, “ Th e Pekingese dog should be judged as a whole. It must pres- ent a picture of balance and type. It must be evaluated for its good points rather than torn apart for its faults. In evaluating a Pekingese, one must keep in mind that it is a toy dog of great substance and character for its small size.” BIO Carol Kniebusch Noe lives in Virginia and has been involved with breeding and exhibiting Pekingese since 1972. She judg- es the Toy Group, most of the Non-Sport- ing group, BIS and Juniors and has judged in England, Scotland, France and Korea. She has been president and show chair for Th e Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club, has served on the board of Th e Pekingese Club of America and is presently chair of the education committee of Th e Pekingese Association. Th e author of “ Th e Pekingese Study Guide”, she is a professional flutist and conductor and Professor Emeritus of Music from James Madison University.
“In spite of the dignified and somewhat aloof attitude of the Pekingese, THEY ARE TRULY ANXIOUS TO PLEASE AND BE YOUR FRIEND.”
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