Can You Clip a Pekingese?

Unless you want to trim your dog frequently into a puppy clip, prepare to spend significant time brushing and grooming your Pekingese. They will require about an hour of brushing a week. Use a metal brush on the legs, ears and tail to prevent these feathered areas from tangling.

Should you clip a Pekingese?

The legs, thighs, ears and tail have long, feathered fur. Show dogs must allow the fur to grow naturally long with minimal trimming to accentuate the natural shape of the dog's coat. Many owners who do not show their Pekingese prefer trimming the fur to a shorter length for convenience.

Can you keep a Pekingese hair short?

If your Pekingese will not be shown, consider having his coat trimmed to a shorter, more manageable length. Shortening the coat will speed grooming routines and prevent his coat from matting as he plays.