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.
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Afghanistan is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 250,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Afghanistan include the Markhor, Snow Leopard, Tiger, and Zarudny's Jird. The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. The population of Afghanistan is about 31 million. Most peopIe in Afghanistan speak Dari Persian or Pashtu.
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Afghanistan Pekingese Rescue
