Humans have long been fascinated by cats. They’ve been everything from gods in ancient Egypt to agents of the devil in Medieval superstition. Even today, cats are hailed as smart, though often arrogant, creatures all over the world through the Internet phenomena of the lolcat. Maybe it’s their mysterious ways or that common look of ...
Siamese cats hail from Thailand (once known as Siam) and made their way to other parts of the world beginning in the late 1800s. Though considered an ancient breed (possibly the most ancient of all breeds), the exact origins of the Siamese are unknown, but it is considered a natural breed and is one of ...
Instantly recognizable as the unofficial mascot of firehouses, the Dalmatian is a medium sized breed with the familiar white with black spotted coat. Dalmatians are not born with a spotted coat; they are born completely white and the spots develop later. Experts disagree on the origins of the Dalmatian, but they have always been associated ...
Cats are only pregnant for about two months, which is quite short compared to other mammals. For cats, giving birth as early as the 57th day or as late as the 65th day are not uncommon. The mother cat (called a queen by cat breeders) soon goes into heat after the birth of her kittens, ...
Some say your pet cat is simply a miniature version of a big cat. Sometimes you believe it when you see her stalking a bird or mouse. Although your cat and the big chats share many common features, there are some differences as well. You may have already heard that the big cats don’t purr ...
Also known as the Alsatian, the German Shepherd is a ‘young’ breed, having only been recognized as a distinct breed in the last 90 years. The German Shepard can trace its roots back to a range of shepherding dogs in Germany, and some groups tried to informally breed this dog. This effort failed but in ...
Originally bred in the 19th century by Parson Jack Russell, an avid hunter, selected traits that would assist him in hunting. Working dogs, Jack Russell Terriers were bred to be fearless and feisty to flush out prey from the forest, particular foxes. As a working dog, Jack Russell Terriers tend to have an athletic build ...
