calliecritturs
Posted : 3/9/2008 2:04:17 PM
Miss Kee is a peke. Some folks just manage the fluff ball part and never groom them. I've chosen to get Kee groomed by Billy's groomer and it's far easier to deal with them.
They DO mat very very easily -- they are not a low-maintenance dog coat-wise. And, it's also my opinion that they tend to come in a couple of different personality types.
Seriously ... and not as a put-down ... I've known some pekes that were VERY intelligent. Incredibly so ... but also typically a bit manipulative and very independant (those will train their humans to do whatever they want them to do -- and if not, WHY NOT????? -- I had one of those, and it taught ME I had to hold my dog's respect or ... give up and get walked over!!). Ms. Kee tends to be from the other personality type -- really pretty darned sweet ... but definitely *not* the brightest light in the box!
For a little dog they are very independant (both personality types). Many people who get them don't understand the personality (nor care) -- and honestly I've seen many abused pekes in my life. So be careful -- they are among my favorite breeds but not for everyone.