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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Bolivia is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 424,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Bolivia speak Spanish, Quechua, or Aymara. Threatened species known from Bolivia include the Gracile Mouse Opossum, Short-tailed Chinchilla, Andean Cat, Giant Armadillo, and Pacarana. The capital of Bolivia is La Paz.
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Bolivia Pekingese Rescue
