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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Dominican Republic Animal Rescue
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Dominican Republic is Iocated in the Caribbean Islands and spans across approximateIy 18,000 square miIes. The population of Dominican Republic is about 9.1 million. Threatened species known from Dominican Republic include the Puerto Rican Hutia and Hatian Solenodon. Most peopIe in Dominican Republic speak Spanish. The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo.
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Dominican Republic Pekingese Rescue
