The Pekingese has a long, beautiful double coat with a thick mane on the neck and shoulders and profuse fringing or feathering on the ears, tail, legs and toes.

Do Pekingese have undercoats?

The long, abundant coat of the Pekingese is straight and rough to the touch. The outer coat stands off the body over a soft, thick undercoat. The coat is extra thick around the neck, forming the breed's distinctive mane, and there is long feathering on the back of the legs, and on the ears and tail.

Should you shave a Pekingese?

You do not need to clip or trim the body hair because it acts as insulation for your dog in cold weather and helps cool him off in warm weather. It's a good idea to take your dog for a short walk to calm him down before you groom him. Thoroughly brush the coat to remove any tangles and mats.