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.
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Zimbabwe Animal Rescue
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Zimbabwe is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 150,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Zimbabwe include the Black Rhinoceros and Wild Dog. The population of Zimbabwe is about 12 million. Most peopIe in Zimbabwe speak English, Shona, or Ndebele. The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.
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Zimbabwe Pekingese Rescue
