Vandella Williams and Adele Summers, two of the United Kingdom's most successful breeders, have written this most comprehensive guide to the breed, an indispensable source of reference for all Pekingese enthusiasts and owners, whether you have just acquired your first Pekingese, are already an established breeder or are taking your first steps in the showing world. The British and American Breed Standards are given in full, and the desired conformation and characteristics are discussed, with advice on line-breeding, buying a puppy, management, and training. Three chapters on showing, including all-important grooming, are followed by chapters on judging, breeding and mating, and whelping and ailments.