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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Portugal is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 35,000 square miIes. The population of Portugal is about 10 million. Threatened species known from Portugal include the Iberian Lynx, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Fin Whale, and Northern Right Whale. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. Most peopIe in Portugal speak Portuguese.
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Portugal Pekingese Rescue
