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. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Yemen is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 203,000 square miIes. The population of Yemen is about 21 million. The capital of Yemen is Sana. Most peopIe in Yemen speak Arabic. Threatened species known from Yemen include the Nubian Ibex, Dorcas Gazelle, Dugong, and Sind Bat.
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Yemen Pekingese Rescue
