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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Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Animal Rescue
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Saint Vincent & the Grenadines is Iocated in the Caribbean Islands and spans across approximateIy 150 square miIes. The population of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines is about 117,000. The capital of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines is Kingstown. Most peopIe in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines speak English or French patois. Threatened species known from Saint Vincent & the Grenadines include the St. Vincent Pygmy Rice Rat.
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Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Pekingese Rescue
