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. 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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Sao Tome & Principe is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The capital of Sao Tome & Principe is S�o Tom�. Threatened species known from Sao Tome & Principe include the Sao Tome Collared Fruit Bat. The population of Sao Tome & Principe is about 193,000. Most peopIe in Sao Tome & Principe speak Portuguese.
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Sao Tome & Principe Pekingese Rescue
