The Pekingese breed is of the Royal breed of dog that existed in
the Imperial palaces of the Celestial Empire. When the Summer
Palace at Peking was looted by “foreign devils” bronze effigies
of the Pekingese dogs were discovered known to be 2,000 years
old.
The Pekingese breed can also be found represented in all
kinds of antique Chinese art. They may be seen carved in stone
at the entrance of many an old temple. They are exquisitely
portrayed in rare porcelains and tapestries.
These little Pekingese creatures have always been jealously guarded and very
few found their way into the outer world. The Pekingese were
kept under the care of special attendants. These attendants were
answerable for their safety with their lives. During this time
it was impossible to obtain a specimen of the true Palace dog
for any amount of money or love.
It was only at the looting of the summer palace at Peking, during the occupation of the city
by the Allies in 1860, that five of these exquisite creatures
were forgotten in the hurried flight out of the Court. These
five Pekingese were discovered in a part of the garden that was
said to be the favorite place of the Emperor’s Aunt, who
committed suicide on the approach of the troops, the Princess
Dowager.
Admiral Lord John Hay and another Naval Officer present at the
time of the looting of the summer palace each took two of these
Pekingese left in the garden, which was the foundation for the
famous Goodwood strain.
The fifth specimen was obtained by Gen.
Dunn who gave it to Majesty Queen Victoria in England. It was a
fawn and white, very small and attractive. Its portrait was
painted for the Queen and is now said to be at the Windsor
Castle. The other dogs were golden sable or rich chestnut brown
with black markings. Their weight was from 4 to 6 pounds.
As far as historians can ascertain, these five Pekingese were
the only Peking Palace or Sacred Temple Dogs which reached
England for many years. A large proportion of the modern
Pekingese can trace their ancestors to these five.
There were several unsuccessful attempts to get other Pekingese
from the Palace. In 1896 Mrs. Douglas Murray succeeded in
getting a pair direct from the Imperial Precincts. These were
supposedly smuggled away with great difficulty. These two were
the well known Ah Cum and Mimosa. Upon arrival in England their
weight was 5 and 3 pounds respectively.
The dog was bred to
several of the Goodwood strain. In the first litters Ch.
Goodwood Lo and Goodwood Put Sing were produced. These two and
their father became famous sires. Most of the purest strains of
the Pekingese today include them among their progenitors. Ah Cum
lived a long life. He was said to be a true sleeve dog and
perfect in all points.
In Peking the very small Pekingese specimens were called sleeve
dogs because they were carried by the court ladies in the huge
sleeves of their Chinese costumes.
And so are the beginnings of the Pekingese outside the Summer
Palace.
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the Imperial palaces of the Celestial Empire. When the Summer
Palace at Peking was looted by “foreign devils” bronze effigies
of the Pekingese dogs were discovered known to be 2,000 years
old.
The Pekingese breed can also be found represented in all
kinds of antique Chinese art. They may be seen carved in stone
at the entrance of many an old temple. They are exquisitely
portrayed in rare porcelains and tapestries.
These little Pekingese creatures have always been jealously guarded and very
few found their way into the outer world. The Pekingese were
kept under the care of special attendants. These attendants were
answerable for their safety with their lives. During this time
it was impossible to obtain a specimen of the true Palace dog
for any amount of money or love.
It was only at the looting of the summer palace at Peking, during the occupation of the city
by the Allies in 1860, that five of these exquisite creatures
were forgotten in the hurried flight out of the Court. These
five Pekingese were discovered in a part of the garden that was
said to be the favorite place of the Emperor’s Aunt, who
committed suicide on the approach of the troops, the Princess
Dowager.
Admiral Lord John Hay and another Naval Officer present at the
time of the looting of the summer palace each took two of these
Pekingese left in the garden, which was the foundation for the
famous Goodwood strain.
The fifth specimen was obtained by Gen.
Dunn who gave it to Majesty Queen Victoria in England. It was a
fawn and white, very small and attractive. Its portrait was
painted for the Queen and is now said to be at the Windsor
Castle. The other dogs were golden sable or rich chestnut brown
with black markings. Their weight was from 4 to 6 pounds.
As far as historians can ascertain, these five Pekingese were
the only Peking Palace or Sacred Temple Dogs which reached
England for many years. A large proportion of the modern
Pekingese can trace their ancestors to these five.
There were several unsuccessful attempts to get other Pekingese
from the Palace. In 1896 Mrs. Douglas Murray succeeded in
getting a pair direct from the Imperial Precincts. These were
supposedly smuggled away with great difficulty. These two were
the well known Ah Cum and Mimosa. Upon arrival in England their
weight was 5 and 3 pounds respectively.
The dog was bred to
several of the Goodwood strain. In the first litters Ch.
Goodwood Lo and Goodwood Put Sing were produced. These two and
their father became famous sires. Most of the purest strains of
the Pekingese today include them among their progenitors. Ah Cum
lived a long life. He was said to be a true sleeve dog and
perfect in all points.
In Peking the very small Pekingese specimens were called sleeve
dogs because they were carried by the court ladies in the huge
sleeves of their Chinese costumes.
And so are the beginnings of the Pekingese outside the Summer
Palace.
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Use our products. Using the Life's Abundance pet products is also an excellent way of "giving back" to the pet community. Charitable work is at the core of the Life's Abundance mission. Every order placed contributes to homeless animals. The work is done through the non-profit branch of Life's Abundance
If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages.
A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you
No products to stock or ship out. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire purchase transaction along with shipping.
THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS
Life’s Abundance is an employee owned company on a mission to improve the health and wellness of families.
We believe that life is precious and should be enjoyed to the fullest extent possible. We are passionate about the various products we offer, the customers we serve, the business opportunity we represent and the work of our non-profit, The Dr. Jane Foundation. Since 1999, our tireless dedication to our mission has produced an extended track record of profitability and success.
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