Pekingese Friendly Spots in Dubai

JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
Head to JLT and walk your dogs around its beautiful lakes (total distance for a full round around 2 lakes is 5 kilometres). You will be able to meet many other dogs and dog lovers like yourself. Just don't forget litter bags.

IRISH VILLAGE
Very nice to dogs - they will offer your dog a bowl of fresh water. Make sure your dog is leashed and be aware of the duck in the nearby pond.

NAD AL SHIBA
The area behind Meydan is great for long walks as it is safe and far away from the main roads.

JABAL ALI
Expats can also walk their dogs on the beach next to Jebel Ali Resort & Spa. Although this isn’t exactly legal, many still do it.

Al SOFOUH ROAD
Opposite Dubai College on Al Safouh road is a beach. Expats do take their dogs there as well.

AL WARQA
Go straight on Mirdif traffic lights (from Nad Al Hammar towards Khawaneej) take right on the next roundabout (Warqa II). Go straight and on the 2nd roundabout take left. There is a large 'desert-ish' areas on your right. You can park both two and four wheels. Goods for long walks. 7min from Mirdif.

Dog Hotels in Dubai - Tried and Tested!

If you are travelling and want to leave your dog in a place that will not traumatize him/her, then we highly recommend Posh Paws.
We left Hero and Julie 2 times there and everytime they came back home, they looked very happy and playful. 
Posh Paws would pick up the dogs from your home (for a fee) and they would deliver them on your return as well.  They are located in a farm right off Emirates road and they have all sorts of other animals there.  Everyone we met there seemed to be genuinely interested in dogs and not doing this just for the money!
This is their number in case you're interested: Mob 0502730973

Appearance and Grooming!

The Pekingese comes in a large variety of colors, ranging from beige to black and all colors in between. Their faces are usually black, with a short, wrinkled muzzle. They have large, floppy ears and are bow-legged, giving them a rolling walk. They have big eyes, and are heavy-boned, weighing in at around 10 – 14 pounds on average.

Pekingese have very long, thick fur. They have both an undercoat and a top coat. This small dog has to be brushed every day, and special care must be given to the belly and hind legs, which will become matted. The face should be cleaned every day as well – a pet wipe is perfect to wipe around the eyes and clean the folds around the face. Be sure and check the feet for things like acorns that can become stuck there, causing matting and discomfort

Pekingese Temper

Pekingese are very brave little dogs, sensitive, independent and extremely affectionate with their master. These adorable dogs can make wonderful companions. If overfed, the Pekingese will quickly become overweight.

Do not allow this dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause varying degrees of negative behaviors, including, but not limited to obstinate, self-willed, jealousy, separation anxiety, guarding, growling, snapping, biting, and obsessive barking as the dog tries to tell YOU what to do.

They can become wary of strangers, and may become untrustworthy with children and even adults. If you feed them table scraps, they have been known to refuse to eat, as much to show dominance over its owner, as to lack of appetite.
If a Pekingese is given rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk to relieve their mental and physical energy, they will display an appealing temperament. It is not fair to leave such a heavy weight on such a small dog, where he feels he has to keep HIS humans in line. As soon as you start showing your Peke you are able to be HIS strong, stable minded pack leader, he can relax and be the wonderful little dog that he is.

What are Pekingese like?

The Pekingese is a loyal and affectionate companion. They see themselves as important and are very dignified. This small dog can be quite stubborn but once someone has earned their respect, they have a loving friend for life. If an owner does not earn the respect of this small dog, the Pekingese will run the house. A Pekingese is also very smart and can easily be trained once the owner has earned his respect. Pekinges are food driven so a little bit of dog treats will go quite a long way with these little guys.

These small dogs are extremely brave, independent, yet are also sensitive, so take care when disciplining so that their feelings are not crushed. They make great watchdogs, as they will bark at anything they think is out of the ordinary if they feel it threatens them or their family.

EXERCISE

Pekingese need a daily walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human.  Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Get your Pek accustomed to the leash when they are still a puppy. Some owners have told me their Pek will walk up to 4 miles on a nightly walk.

ORIGIN

The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old. The ancient Chinese regarded Pekingese as sacred and only royalty could own one of these small dogs. To steal a Pekingese was a death sentence. The name Pekingese comes from the dog’s origin in Peking, now known as Beijing. They were never seen outside of China until British soldiers returned home with 5 of them in 1860 after conquering the ImperialPalace. All modern Pekingese are descended from those five dogs.