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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Iraq Animal Rescue
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Iraq is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 168,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Iraq speak Arabic or Kurdish. Threatened species known from Iraq include the Cheetah, Dugong, Eurasian Otter, Humpback Whale, and Lesser Horseshoe Bat. The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
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Iraq Pekingese Rescue
