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. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Kenya is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 224,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Kenya include the Black Rhinoceros, Cosen's Gerbil, Hirola, Macow's Shrew, and Ultimate Shrew. The population of Kenya is about 34 million. Most peopIe in Kenya speak English or Swahili. The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
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Kenya Pekingese Rescue
