Pekingese Dogs & Weight

Garfield, the Dog?

Pekingese dogs are known to put on weight relatively quickly. While a fat Peke may be cute and all, the extra weight poses quite serious problems for the dog, primarily in the area of joint issues. Because their shape already contributes to their susceptibility to skeletal problems, adding extra pounds to the dog's existing load is strongly disadvised.

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