One of the Pekingese was even declared the embodiment of the Buddha. (10/15) by Judy Powell August 31, 2020, 5:55 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 10/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Poems were dedicated to them. They personified the great and power of the emperors of China. Next article It was believed that dogs similar to a lion protect the spirit of the owner, until his transfer to the afterlife. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.