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.
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Latvia is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 24,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Latvia speak Latvian or Russian. Threatened species known from Latvia include the European Mink. The population of Latvia is about 2.2 million. The capital of Latvia is Riga.
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Latvia Pekingese Rescue
