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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Botswana Animal Rescue
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Botswana is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 231,000 square miIes. The population of Botswana is about 1.6 million. Threatened species known from Botswana include the Black Rhinoceros, Wild Dog, and African Elephant. Most peopIe in Botswana speak Setswana.
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Botswana Pekingese Rescue
