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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Pekingese Rescue
Cambodia Animal Rescue
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Cambodia is Iocated in South and Southeast Asia. The population of Cambodia is about 13 million. Most peopIe in Cambodia speak Khmer. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. Threatened species known from Cambodia include the Javan Rhinoceros, Kouprey, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Banteng, and Tiger.
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Cambodia Pekingese Rescue
