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Peke-a-tese
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The Peke-a-tese is small domestic dog that is a designer or cross breed dog. Peke-a-tese are a cross between a Maltese and a Pekingese. The term Peke-a-tese is a portmanteau, as it is a combination of the name Pekingese and Maltese. As with all cross breed dogs, Peke-a-tese will take traits from both of their ancestral breeds. Appearance Both Pekingese and Maltese dogs are members of the toy breed group, which means that they are very small dogs. You can expect a peke-a-tese to be in the range of 6-12 pounds. Pekingese are known for having a flat nose and many Peke-a-tese also have a flat nose, but some have more of a Maltese appearance in that their nose is not as flat. Pekingese are a very sturdy and muscular dog and are built lower to the ground with shorter legs. Temperament The temperament of a peke-a-tese will be some combination of the temperaments of the Pekingese and Maltese. However, the temperament of any dog will also be affected by the temperament of their individual parents and the environment in which they were raised, which is probably the most important factor in a dog's temperament. Characteristics Peke-a-tese are smaller dogs, bred from toy group dogs, so they can be easier to travel with than larger dogs. As a smaller dog, Peke-a-tese require limited exercise, but do require walks for physical and mental stimulation. Peke-a-tese can be well suited as apartment dogs because of their small size. Peke-a-tese can have a long coat and therefore may require weekly grooming and trimming. 
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