It was during the Tao Kuang period (1821-1851) that the breeding of these little dogs - now called Pekingese - reached its height. Records of pedigrees were never kept, but Imperial Dog Books, illustrated with the most admired dogs, were used as a standard, and breeding was the subject of much thought and many elaborate theories. Prenatal impression was the method most in vogue. Mothers were taken several times daily to see pictures and sculptures of the most beautiful dogs, and then colors desired were hung in their sleeping quarters, and they slept on sheepskins to suggest a profuse coat. Spectacle marks around the eyes, in keeping with the huge horn-rimmed spectacles worn by officials and the literate, were desired, as to confer a look of wisdom and learning.

- Excerpt from writings by Alice Wilson who was a highly respected breeder/judge well-known for her WEST WINDS PEKES in Wilson, Connecticut.

First Two Points at Little Rock Arkansas
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Judge: Dr. Roger S. Pritchard
Winners Dog
Arkansas Kennel Club


Graphics by Donna Kurten


Sunday Oct. 30, 2005
Judge: Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen
Saline County Kennel Club of Arkansas
Winners Dog and Best of Winners a 3 Pt MAJOR


Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi in Jackson.
WD all 4 days and BOW 2 days
Pictured here with Judge Mrs Judy Webb


Finished with 2 more majors Feb 4 and 5....... 3 majors in all
Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club show in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Pictured here with Judge Mr Kenneth McDermott.


Showy with his handler, Sally Hestle


Showy with Sally in Kansas City Aug. 06






Showy is BOB both days at the North Arkansas KC April 2007.




Arkansas Kennel Club June 2007
Showy is Best of Breed both days with a total entry of 18 pekingese




Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club Shows 2007
Showy is Best of Breed both days.