Pekingese Dog

I am a Pekingese or Pekinese. I am an ancient breed of toy, originating in China. My breed were the favored pet of the Chinese Imperial court (the ruler of a particular period in ancient China), and our name relates to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid- Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty and now houses the Palace Museum.

We, Pekingese or Pekinese dogs are also called Dogs of Foo (or Fu) by the Chinese, and how much we are revered can be seen in the number of Chinese artworks depicting us. We were considered a guardian spirit as we resembled Chinese lions. See picture.

Imperial Guardian lions

The Imperial guardian lions also called Shi, is the powerful mythic protectors that have traditionally stood in front of Imperial palaces, temples, emperors' tombs, government offices, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy establishments. They are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, and other structures.

If you forgot my breed name, just remember I am a Chinese Dog. Woof woof! and connect my name to the place called Peking, China.

My Source is the Wikipedia.