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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Finland is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 130,000 square miIes. The population of Finland is about 5.2 million. The capital of Finland is Helsinki. Threatened species known from Finland include the European Mink. Most peopIe in Finland speak Finnish.
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Finland Pekingese Rescue
