Category: Pet
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Turkish Angora
Read moreTurkish Angora Turkish Angora: A balanced, graceful cat with a fine, silky coat that shimmers with every movement, in contrast to the firm, long muscular body beneath it. Personality Angoras seem to invoke strong responses in their humans with their symmetry, intelligence, and devotion. Angoras bond with their owners completely; an Angora is not happy …
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Turkish Kangal Dog
Read moreTurkish Kangal Dog Turkish Kangal Dog: The breed has only been recently recognised in the UK and was previously included as an Anatolian Shepherd Dog, but the standard for the Kangal reveals more specific details. He is used as a flock guard and lives a nomadic lifestyle, living outside in all weathers. Tall, strong and …
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Turkish Van
Read moreTurkish Van The Turkish Van is a natural breed from the rugged, remote, and climatically varied region of the Middle East. The breed is known for its unique, distinctive pattern; the term “Van” has been adopted by a variety of breeds to describe white cats with colored head and tail markings. The Turkish Van is …
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Weimaraner Dog Breed
Read moreWeimaraner Dog Breed There have been numerous theories cited over the origins of the Weimaraner dog breed. One fact remains certain, that the Weimaraner had much Leithund blood in it. These dogs were kept during the first third of the 19th century at the Court of Weimar. Towards the middle of the century the dogs …
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Welsh Corgi Dog Breed
Read moreWelsh Corgi Dog Breed The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated from the hardy, bob-tailed cattle dogs of the Pembrokeshire area in Wales. Due to being chosen as a pet by the British Royal Family in 1935, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is now one of the best-known breeds in the world. It is highly successful in both …
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Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog Breed
Read moreWelsh Springer Spaniel Dog Breed The Welsh Springer Spaniel was first recognised by the UK Kennel Club as a breed in its own right in 1902. However, history shows through art and the written word that a ‘red and whiteÂ’ Spaniel existed from 1560. The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a multi-purpose gundog, primarily flushing out …
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West Highland White Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreWest Highland White Terrier Dog Breed West Highland White Terrier: Man has used dogs to help him hunt for centuries and different types of hounds have evolved to deal with the various prey. Larger, heavier hounds would have been needed to deal with wolves and wild boar, but in areas where small deer, rabbits or …
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Whippet Dog Breed
Read moreWhippet Dog Breed Whippet Dog Breed: Man has used dogs to help him hunt for centuries and different types of hounds have evolved to deal with the various prey. Larger, heavier hounds would have been needed to deal with wolves and wild boar, but in areas where small deer, rabbits or hare were hunted, the …
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Xoloitzcuintle (Mex Hairless)
Read moreXoloitzcuintle (Mex Hairless) Xoloitzcuintle (Mex Hairless): The Mexican Hairless dog come in three sizes, all descending from the standard size which originated it is thought from the Colima dog of Western Mexico. Its name (pronounced sholo-its-quintli) means dog of the god Xolotl who was the Aztec god of deformed things, and the hairless body qualified …
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York Chocolate
Read moreYork Chocolate The ideal York Chocolate is a strikingly rich chocolate brown or lustrous lavender with a coat that has a glossy sheen and flows over body lines accentuating graceful, flexible body movement. Personality York Chocolates are an extremely friendly, even-tempered breed. They strike a nice balance between high energy and loving devotion. After a …
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Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreYorkshire Terrier Dog Breed The Yorkshire Terrier is the result of cross breeding between a variety of terrier types and first appeared around EnglandÂ’s Yorkshire region during the middle of the 19th century. The early Yorkshire Terriers could be as large as 6kg and were used, similar to other terrier breeds, to kill rats. Over …
