Royal dog out of favor

It seems the Pekingese has fallen out of favor as China's royal dog. Funny, they are now legal in China and they cost around $1.40. Other breeds are much more expensive.
I have known 2 of this breed of dog in my life. Ping and Ming. Both were my mother's spoiled rotten lap dogs and Ming was the only dog who ever bit my son.
I wouldn't own one, but those that love them, really love them. You can read the story here about the Chinese and their new dog buying habits.