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. Chinese were once required to bow down to Pekingese. 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
Burkina Faso Animal Rescue
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Burkina Faso is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 105,000 square miIes. The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Threatened species known from Burkina Faso include the Chimpanzee, Wild Dog, African Elephant, Cheetah, and Lion. The population of Burkina Faso is about 13 million. Most peopIe in Burkina Faso speak Sudanese or French.
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