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China dog (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pekinese

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This could be a double definition.

'china' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'dog' is the second definition.
(Pekinese is an example)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pekinese that I've seen before include "Small pet dog" , "no more from China" , "like some Asian citizens" , "Small breed of dog" , "Small short-legged dog with a long silky coat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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