Little Bird
MEET LITTLE BIRD! This cutie pahtootie is thought to be about 7 years old and weighs only 12 pounds. Originally a stray, Little Bird was brought to th…
Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. • Sykesville, MD
Senior Pekingese dogs
Senior Pekingese dogs for adoption
Meet 6 adoptable senior Pekingese dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Meet 6 adoptable senior Pekingese dogs (age 7 and up) from shelters and rescues across the country. Senior Pekingeses are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Pekingese one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Teddy
Teddy is a sweet boy who was found with his four littermates last summer. They were in their owner's home, and the owner had passed. All of Teddy's li…
Shamrock Rescue Foundation • Santa Ana, CA
Sandie
Sandie was found as a stray and taken to a shelter. She is a very sweet little girl who charms everyone she meets. She can sometimes be shy or even fr…
Shamrock Rescue Foundation • Santa Ana, CA
Paddington
Paddington is a great dog for a female only household with no children. He has been known to be nippy with kids and men. He is a little man with a big…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Markie
Markie is a cute little guy with a big attitude and seems to love everyone. He came in with several other small dogs and seems to have had a rough tim…
Tennessee Pekingese Rescue • Oakdale, TN
Rocky
Rocky is a handsome, 7 yr old, 14 lb. Pekingese. Rocky is an attentive, happy, and playful Pekingese who just happens to be mostly blind. He can see s…
Hart-2-Heart Rescue, Inc. • Greensboro, NC
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Adopting a senior Pekingese — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Pekingese?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Pekingese dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Pekingese is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.