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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Estonia is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 17,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Estonia include the European Mink. The capital of Estonia is Tallinn. The population of Estonia is about 1.3 million. Most peopIe in Estonia speak Estonian or Russian.
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Estonia Pekingese Rescue
