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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Tanzania is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 364,000 square miIes. The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. Most peopIe in Tanzania speak Swahili. The population of Tanzania is about 37 million. Threatened species known from Tanzania include the Black Rhinoceros, Desperate Shrew, Pemba Flying Fox, Blue Whale, and Chimpanzee.
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Tanzania Pekingese Rescue
