Category: Pet
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Samoyed Dog Breed
Read moreSamoyed Dog Breed Samoyed Dog Breed: A medium-sized white dog with the ‘smilingÂ’ face, the Samoyed was brought out of Siberia at the end of the last century and the early part of this century to pull sledges on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. These valiant dogs endured terrible hardships serving man in his quest for …
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Savannah cat
Read moreSavannah cat The Savannah cat is a cross between a domestic cat and the serval, a large-sized, large-eared wild African cat. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s, and in 2001 the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. In May 2012, TICA accepted it as …
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Schipperke Dog Breed
Read moreSchipperke Dog Breed The Schipperke dog breed is also known as the ‘Belgian Barge DogÂ’, ‘Little CaptainÂ’ and ‘Little Black DevilÂ’. Originating in Belgium, Schipperkes were first noted in the writings of the monk Wenceslas in the 15th Century. In the 1800s Belgian gentlemen would craft special brass collars for their Schipperkes and proudly walk …
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Schnauzer Dog Breed
Read moreSchnauzer Dog Breed The Schnauzer is an ancient breed. It is the original sheepdog of the Austrian Tyrol. Paintings and tapestries dating back to 1492 show dogs that are not unlike the modern Schnauzers. The Schnauzer has also been found in statuary, one on a statue in Mecklenborg, Germany. This statue is dated 1620. ‘SchnauzerÂ’ …
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Scottish Fold
Read moreScottish Fold The Scottish Fold cat occurred as a spontaneous mutation in farm cats in Scotland. The breed has been established by crosses to British Shorthair and domestic cats in Scotland and England. In America, the outcross is the American and British Shorthair. All bona fide Scottish Fold cats trace their pedigree to Susie. Personality …
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Scottish Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreScottish Terrier Dog Breed The Scottish Terrier dog breed is one of the descendants of the old Scotch Terrier, along with the Dandie Dinmont, the Cairn, and the West Highland White Terrier. The exact origin of the breed is obscure, but a dog of its general description dates back to some of the earliest records. …
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Sealyham Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreDog Breed In 1850, Captain John Edwardes, of Sealyham, Haverfordwest, Wales, set out to establish the breed which we know today as the Sealyham Terrier. Captain Edwardes was intent on creating a new breed which was small, robust, dead-game and not only intelligent but also of pleasing appearance. Though the combination of breeds that produced …
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Selkirk Rex
Read moreSelkirk Rex The Selkirk Rex is the result of a dominant, spontaneous mutation that causes each hair (guard, down and awn) to have a gentle curl giving the coat a soft feel. The Selkirk Rex is a medium to large cat with heavy boning that gives the cat surprising weight and an impression of power. …
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Shar-Pei Dog Breed
Read moreShar-Pei Dog Breed The Shar-Pei originated in China and has a history dating back 2000 years. Although the exact place of origin is unclear, statues indicate they came from somewhere in southern China, Tibet or Dah-Lel. The name Shar-Pei literally translates to mean sand skin. This is from the breed’s characteristic harsh coat. Shar-Pei were …
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Shetland Sheep Dog Breed
Read moreShetland Sheep The Shetland Sheep dog, or ‘SheltieÂ’ as it is affectionately known, originated from the Shetland Islands where it was used by crofters as a sheep dog. Few Shelties are used today for their original purpose as sheep dogs, but those people who have worked them vouch for their incredible stamina and instinctive ability …
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Shih Tzu Dog Breed
Read moreShih Tzu Dog Breed Shih Tzu dogs are of Asian origin, specifically from Tibet. They were offered as gifts to the Chinese royalty. Big round eyes, floppy ears, a short snout, and an extra hairy coat are some of the reasons why people love Shih Tzu dogs. Their friendly and playful nature makes Shih Tzus …
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Siberian
Read moreSiberian The Siberian, RussiaÂ’s native forest cat, first appeared in recorded history around the year 1000 and hails from the unforgiving climate of Siberia. This is a cat that nature designed to survive, with no extremes in type. The Siberian is a medium to medium large, strong triple-coated cat with surprising heft for its size. …
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Siberian Husky Dog Breed
Read moreSiberian Husky Dog Breed Siberian Husky: At the basin of the Kolyma River at the foothills of the Cherski mountains, one of the tribes, the Chukchi people, went on to develop the Siberian Husky. These dogs were developed to meet the requirements of their specific needs. The required specific confirmation of this dog was to …
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Singapura
Read moreSingapura Singapura: The appearance of an alert healthy small- to medium-sized muscular bodied cat with noticeably large eyes and ears in proportion to its head. Cat to have the illusion of refined delicate coloring. Singapura Personality The Singapura took its name from the Malay word for the Republic of Singapore, Singapura, which means “lion city.” …
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Skye Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreSkye Terrier Dog Breed The Skye Terrier is an ancient breed, originally developed to hunt otters, foxes and badgers on the Islands of Skye and Colonsay. They were reportedly the ‘aristocratsÂ’, belonging to the laird (lord of the manor) and not kept with the other hunting dogs. The breed reached its height of popularity after …
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Sloughi
Read moreSloughi The Sloughi is one of the sighthound breeds of North Africa originating in the band of countries which border the Mediterranean: Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Libya. The desert type were lighter in frame than those used on mountainous terrain. The Sloughi was probably brought to Europe after the French occupation of Algeria. The Sloughi …
