The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. 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
Cape Verde Animal Rescue
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Cape Verde is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 1,500 square miIes. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia. Threatened species known from Cape Verde include the Blue Whale, Harbor Porpoise, and Humpback Whale. Most peopIe in Cape Verde speak Portuguese.
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