The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Pekingese Rescue
Pakistan Animal Rescue
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Pakistan is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 310,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Pakistan speak Punjabi. The population of Pakistan is about 165 million. Threatened species known from Pakistan include the Blue Whale and Snow Leopard. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
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