How long is a Pekingese dog’s lifespan?

A Pekingese dog’s lifespan is generally about 10 to 15 years; a few long-lived ones can live 18 years or even longer. Pekingese puppies easily get infectious diseases, so the owner must take them for vaccination regularly.

After adulthood, resistance improves and the chance of infection drops, but the owner should still take it to the vet for vaccination regularly. After age 7 the Pekingese enters its senior stage and is prone to kidney, liver, and heart problems; the owner should take it for regular checkups.