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. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
Related pages:
Pekingese Rescue
Nepal Animal Rescue
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Nepal is Iocated in South and Southeast Asia and spans across approximateIy 54,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Nepal speak Nepali. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. Threatened species known from Nepal include the Pygmy Hog, Asian Elephant, Chiru, Ganges River Dolphin, and Red Panda. The population of Nepal is about 28 million.
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