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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Kazakhstan Animal Rescue
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Kazakhstan is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 1,049,000 square miIes. The population of Kazakhstan is about 15 million. The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. Threatened species known from Kazakhstan include the Desert Dormouse, European Mink, Snow Leopard, and Tiger. Most peopIe in Kazakhstan speak Russian.
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Kazakhstan Pekingese Rescue
