Category: Pet
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Pixiebob
Read morePixiebob The Pixiebob is a domestic cat that has a visual similarity to the North American Bobcat. Personality The PixiebobÂ’s wild look does not reflect the breedÂ’s personality, which is loving, trustworthy, and tractable. While Pixiebobs vary in temperament depending upon their bloodlines and mixes, most are intelligent, social, people-oriented, and curious and playful. Some …
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Pointer Dog Breed
Read morePointer Dog Breed Pointer Dog Breed: Hunting dogs were, without doubt, the earliest specialised canines known to man. In the Louvre, in Paris, there hangs a painting by Jean Baptiste Oudry depicting a very handsome Pointer pointing a pheasant. The inscription on the painting tells us that this was a ‘Dog of the FieldÂ’ of …
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Read morePolish Lowland Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog: The Polski Owczarek Nizinny is the name of the breed in Poland and this it is shortened to the acronym and they are affectionately known as PONS. He is often born without a tail and his compact build owes something to the Puli which is credited as an ancestor. …
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Pomeranian dogs
Read morePomeranian dogs Pomeranian dogs are of European origin, specifically from Pomerania, a place located in northwest Poland and northeast Germany. These dogs are classified as small dog breeds because of their small size. What is special about Pomeranian dog breeds is that they are descendants of German Spitz dogs. These adorable dogs are known for …
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Poodle Dog
Read morePoodle Dog Breed Poodle dog breed have been in existence for many centuries and historical reference to them has been found in Germany, England, Italy and France. In pictorial evidence the dogs nearly always appear in the traditional lion clip, which leaves the hindquarters bare except for leg bands and a pom-pom on the tail, …
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Portuguese Pointer
Read morePortuguese Pointer The Portuguese Pointer is one of the smallest pointing breeds, more heavily boned than the Pointer and with a broader head. It is thought that the Spanish Pointer is in his ancestry. Like many of the pointing breeds, before the advent of the gun the Portuguese Pointer was used in conjunction with a …
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Pug dog breed
Read morePug Pug is among the most popular dog breeds in the world. They fall into the small dog breed category and are more commonly identified as lap dogs as they can easily fit in your lap and love snuggling you. Pugs make for great first time pets and are through and through family dogs. Their …
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Puli Dog Breed
Read moreThPuli Dog Breed The Puli is one of the unique herding dogs of Hungary and has been in Hungary since the Magyar invasion of the 10th Century. It has been part of the lives of the Hungarian shepherds for more than 1,000 years. They were bred to be their sole companion and workmate during the …
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breed
Read morePyrenean Mountain Dog Breed The Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breed (known in America as the Great Pyrenees and in France as Le Grand Chien de Montagnes des Pyrenees) invariably inspires any number of superlative comments. The majestic beauty, dignity, regal bearing and aura of self-confidence which are characteristic of the breed make a lasting impression on …
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Ragdoll
Read moreRagdoll The Ragdoll is a well-balanced cat with no extreme features. They are a medium to large, moderately longhaired, blue-eyed pointed cats. The point markings may be covered by a range of white overlay patterns. Ragdolls are slow maturing, reaching full coat and color at about three years of age. The Ragdoll is an affectionate …
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed
Read moreRhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breed Rhodesian Ridgeback: Centuries ago, when the first white people arrived in South Africa, they found that the Hottentots at the Cape were using dogs of the Ridgeback type for hunting purposes. The peculiar ridge of hair, running parallel to the spine and in reverse to the rest of the coat, at …
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Rottweiler
Read moreRottweiler Rottweiler is categorised as a large dog breed and they are German in origin. Their aggressive looks scare people but they are real softies on the inside. The Rottweiler dog breed was used to herd livestock and even pull small carts. Rottweilers sport a rugged appearance and this often scares a lot of people …
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Russian Black Terrier
Read moreRussian Black Terrier A relatively new breed, the Russian Black Terrier was developed by the Russian army after World War II as a specialised guard dog and as a general service dog. One of his duties was to round up fugitives. The Russian dog population had suffered during the World Wars and there was no …
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Russian Blue
Read moreRussian Blue The Russian Blue cat is recognizable by his beautiful green eyes and a striking blue coat that has a lustrous sheen. Personality Russian Blues are known to be quiet, gentle, genteel cats, and are usually reserved or absent when strangers come to call. When theyÂ’re with their own beloved and trusted humans, however, …
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Saint Bernard Dog Breed
Read moreSaint Bernard Dog Breed The Saint Bernard is the original and renowned rescue dog of Switzerland. Since the middle of the 17th Century the Hospice du Grand St. Bernard has been home to large mountain dogs that first protected the monks and their belongings, and later were developed to help find and rescue lost travellers. …
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Saluki Dog Breed
Read moreSaluki Dog Breed Camel trains from Egypt carried Saluki dog to all parts of the ancient world along the silk roads. The Saluki is widely recognised as the first of the sighthound breeds and is still unsurpassed for its combination of speed and endurance and is still used as a food provider by some nomadic …
