National Pekingese Club of Canada

The premium list for the 2026 National Specialty is now available.
This is a huge show with many specialties.

The link to the premium list for the suite of activities at the SD&G Show including our 2026 National Specialty.

Premium List:
https://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/c7e7d275-7571-11f1-9556-000d3a84d3b0.pdf

This year our National Specialty will be held on Saturday, August 29th. with a follow up Booster at the All-Breed show on Sunday August 30th.

In total there are 6 Championship events for Pekingese over the 4 day period:

- Our National Specialty.
- 4 All-Breed shows including our Booster.
- Toy Group Ch. Show

plus an All-Breed Sanction Match on Friday August 28th.

*Please note, our Specialty will be held in an indoor ring.

A number of other events at SD&G Dog Show:
See flyers in the Premium List pages 18-24
Sanction Match on Friday, August 28, 2026 - page 13
Denim and Diamond Line Dancing on Friday, August 28, 2026 after BIS - Bar open 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pork Dinner Hosted by the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada on Saturday, August 29, 2026 after BIS (Flyer attached) - Bar open 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zone 5 Junior Handling Finals on Saturday, August 29, 2026 after BIS
Bar open from 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2026, Saturday, August 29, 2026 and Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Administration Bldg 2nd Floor
Pirate Day - Sunday. August 30, 2026 with a Pirate Photo Shoot Contest on the weekend
Duck Hunt - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Smart Casual Wear - All Weekend
Link to the SD&G website:
https://sdgda.ca/

SDGDA - Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Dog Association sdgda.ca

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joy Thoms, of Windermere Pekingese fame. Joy was a passionate devotee of the breed and a bred exceptional Pekingese in all colours but whites were her true passion. She worked tirelessly to produce whites that were equal to the very best of any color. Wherever you are in the world, if you see a quality white, you can be sure that there is Windermere in the pedigree.

So much discussion/statements online lately about the correct head of a Pekingese.
What are your feelings? Can we post dogs that are still alive/available in the gene-pool that are correct or are we attempting to educate judges with dogs that no longer exist and examples that will never be seen?
Globally we have declining numbers- what can we do to save breed type?

In profile, a Pekingese’s face is flat, but head on, the skull is wider than deep. There is a unique descriptive for this appearance of the head and, to our knowledge, among the many AKC breed standards, the Pekingese standard is the only one to use the word “envelope.” Specifically, the large, short‑muzzled head is described as a wider‑than‑long, “envelope‑shaped” rectangle.

This “envelope” characterization is widely attributed to the late Mrs. Beatrice H. Godsol, a California sheep breeder who became one of the early women assigned to judge Best in Show at Westminster, and who, together with her husband, is counted among the very small number of husband‑and‑wife pairs to have judged Best in Show there. It was she, it is believed, who vividly likened the desired Pekingese head to a “number ten envelope.”

Nigel Aubrey Jones, author of The New Pekingese, observed that “the Pekingese head is the stamp of the breed and no matter how wonderfully conformed a Pekingese is or how typically it moves, without a good enough head, its progress will be minimal.” A massive, broad, and flat topskull between the ears; an undershot and broad lower jaw; a flat, broad muzzle; a shallow forehead; and the wrinkles that separate upper and lower areas of the face are all hallmarks of this singular headpiece.

We close with another well‑known saying widely attributed to Mrs. Godsol, one that has little to do with the topic but is worth remembering: “All dogs have faults, but the great ones wear them well.”

Image: Depositphoto

How much have they changed? A look at some dogs from the past

How Much Have They Changed? | Dog News Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:20am How Much Have They Changed? Pekingese from the 1930s to 2005By Bo BengtsonIn my efforts to find out how much various breeds have changed over time, I was delighted to get help from several breed specialists. The following procedure worked quite well for the first breed I am....

Crufts this weekend!!!!!

Pekingese judging is Saturday with a 9:30am start. Hall 4, ring 23
Entry of 83- 35 dogs, 48 bi***es.

Internationally breed judging can be seen on the Crufts YouTube channel

Crufts 2026 is shaping up to be big! 🤯🤩
The Gundog group is charging out in front with a powerhouse 5,253 entries, setting a blistering pace for the competition. Hot on their heels, the Hound group clocks in with 3,055, while the Utility group is closing the gap fast at 2,884.
Not far behind, the Pastoral group is putting in a mighty performance with 2,866 entries. The Toy group brings a strong 2,516, and the Terrier group is right in the mix with 2,451.

And let’s give a huge shoutout to the Working group - 1,878 entries and every one of them ready to bring the heat 🔥
We can't wait to welcome them all and crown this year's Best in Show 🏆

Great news for Brachycephalic breeders in BC.

Expanded to now include Pekingese. Details within the link

The Royal Kennel Club has today announced an expansion of its Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS), in partnership with the University of Cambridge, extending the scheme to a further 14 breeds.

This evidence-led progression follows the publication of a new peer‑reviewed research paper, funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT), evaluating the prevalence and severity of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) using the existing RFG methodology.

From 5-7 March 2026 at Crufts, free RFG testing will be available on a walk‑up basis in the relevant breed halls, with no advance booking required.

The additional breeds included are: Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Dogue de Bordeaux, Griffon Bruxellois, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, Maltese, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

To read the new report from the BOAS research group at the University of Cambridge please visit: https://ow.ly/1I0g50YhIEJ