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.
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Pekingese Rescue
Czech Republic Animal Rescue
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Czech Republic is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 30,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Czech Republic include the Bechstein's Bat and Eurasian Otter. The population of Czech Republic is about 10 million. Most peopIe in Czech Republic speak Czech.
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