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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Zambia is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most peopIe in Zambia speak English or Bantu. The population of Zambia is about 11 million. Threatened species known from Zambia include the Ansell's Shrew, Black Rhinoceros, and Wild Dog. The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
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Zambia Pekingese Rescue
