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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Argentina is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 1,068,000 square miIes. The population of Argentina is about 39 million. Threatened species known from Argentina include the Short-tailed Chinchilla, Andean Cat, Blue Whale, Chacoan Peccary, and Fin Whale. The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
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Argentina Pekingese Rescue
