The California Spangled cat is a breed of domestic cat engineered to resemble a miniature leopard for the purpose of bringing attention to the plight of full size leopards being slaughtered for their pelts. Despite their wild look, the California Spangled cat was bred using combinations of other domestic cats (unlike the Bengal, a domestic ...
Ragdolls are one of the largest domestic cat breeds in the world, where the males can often tip the scales at a whopping 25 pounds. Imagine that landing directly on your lap. They are a distinctly American breed, developed in the early 1960’s, in Riverside, California. The breed was developed by one woman, Ann Baker, ...
The English Lop is a large breed that takes some extra care. Where there are breeds that need more grooming such as the wooled breeds the English Lop has a noticeable feature of another kind. The English lop has incredible ear growth that make them distinctive from all other breeds but at the same time ...
The Chartreux cat is a very old breed of domestic blue- coated cat originating in 16th century France. The Chartreux is a rare breed, known for its distinctive copper eye color and blue coat. The Chartreux cat is an effective mouser and an even better lap cat. History of the Chartreux Cat There are several ...
The Indian native bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet or Psittacula krameri manillensis, has been given a bad name among many bird enthusiasts in the past. They have been reported as fit for being aviary birds only and as being temperamental and cold in nature. I’m here to report that these guys do make awesome little ...
The Nebelung cat (Nay-bel-ung) is a new and rare cat breed whose name means “creature of the mist” in German. The Nebelung cat breed is recognizable by its steel grey coat and green eyes. The breed most resembles the Russian blue, with the difference being the coat length. History of the Nebelung Cat Breed Cora ...
If you’ve ever stood in the same room with one of these birds then you understand the reason many people would want to jump right into and get one as a pet. This is not an entirely uncommon breed in the parrot world but they aren’t as often seen as some of the more available ...
This profile today is very special for a reason! I was surfing the web this past weekend and came across a great video (see the middle of this post). This video led me to www.SecondChanceDobes.com and my article was inspired by them! Second Chance Dobes is a non-profit organization whose objective is to foster, rehabilitate ...
The Ibizan hound (or Ibizan Podenco, Ibizan warren hound or Beezie) is a rare but much beloved breed that was developed in the Balearic Islands (small islands off the coast of Spain). They are noted not only for their beauty and athleticism, but for their high intelligence. This is a dog that needs to be ...