About Palacegarden
Palacegarden Pekingese is a UK kennel breeding and showing top quality Pekingese. They live in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside with Jim and Jean Smith
The kennel
Jim and Jean have always had this fabulous breed as pets. Then in 1996 they began to show and breed Pekingese. Their affix, Palacegarden (‘palace’ because Pekingese are associated with the Imperial Palace of China and ‘garden’ because gardening is their second passion) was registered in 1998 and success in the show ring with homebred dogs followed.
The Pekingese all live and sleep in the house and during the day they enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise – essential for good bone and muscle development - in extensive garden runs.
Early successes
Palacegarden Inamorata
Guzmac All My Desire x Pascan Pitti Sing of Palacegarden
One of the top winning pekingese from the early days was Palacegarden Inamorata. She won numerous firsts at championship show level including a CC and was Pekingese Puppy of the Year 2000.
Palacegarden Inamorata at 6 months
“A delight to judge these 11 babes, all thoroughly enjoying themselves. 1st Palacegarden Inamorata. 10 months with wide face, most beautiful dark eyes, very feminine expression, excellent conformation. She excels in head and front, super spring of rib. Handled well, moved so correctly.”
“Another super class.1st Palacegarden Inamorata ‘gorgeous headed solid feminine exhibit with course topcoat and plenty of profuse undercoat. Lovely eyes, black pigment & open nostrils. Level back with leonine body shape. Sound and moving well.”
Palacegarden Idle Rich
Shihgo Idle Gossip x Pascan Pitti Sing of Palacegarden
Palacegarden Idle Rich, a son of that famous sire, Champion Shihgo Idle Gossip, is one of Jim’s favourite boys. He has been a constant winner with many BISs at Open shows. He was 3rd in PGD at Crufts 2003 (25 entries in class). Rich is grandsire of Palacegarden Fergus of Findhorn who was BPIB, Crufts 08.
“This kennel is producing some quality stock. This boy is just my type. Small, short, heavy, compact with the shallowest of heads. Sweetest of expressions. His movement is a pleasure to watch”
Palacegarden Magician 1CC
Jidoran Twice as Randy x Palacegarden Royal Rumour
Palacegarden Magician. Another Palacegarden CC winner.
“9 month fawn brindle. Lovely size and very sound with wide black muzzle and large jet black eyes. He has quality written all over him. My dog CC winner”
Palacegarden Posh 2RCCs
Champion Livanda Santana x Livanda Gigi of Palacegarden
Palacegarden Posh has enjoyed great success in the show ring including two RCCs. She is now producing winning puppies for Palacegarden.
“Smith’s Palacegarden Posh. And she is! Fawn 8 month old. An outstanding puppy. Good size. Big head, well finished face with open nostrils and lovely pigment. Short neck. Correct front and big rib span. Heavy bone. Low, sound and moved well. One I could steal.”