Today it is very difficult to find a purebred, thoroughbred Pekingese. (4/15) by Judy Powell August 31, 2020, 5:55 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 4/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Dogs first came to Europe at the end of the 19th century; in 1894, Pekingese was shown at an exhibition in England. Next article In ancient China, the Pekingese were used for self-defense. Small dogs easily fit in a sleeve. In case of danger, they jumped out and rushed at the offender. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.