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.
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Iran Animal Rescue
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Iran is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 636,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Iran speak Persian or Turkic. Threatened species known from Iran include the Iranian Jerboa, Persian Mole, Baluchistan Vole, and Iranian Shrew.
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Iran Pekingese Rescue
