Category: Pet
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Chausie
Read moreChausie The leggy, limber and statuesque Chausie is a true athlete in a catÂ’s body. Graceful and well-balanced, the Chausie is a large-sized, exotic-looking cat with a long, lean body and seemingly endless energy. She has a deep chest, shortened tail and sloping muzzle offset by angular cheekbones and large tufted ears. The ChausieÂ’s short …
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed
Read moreChesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Chesapeake Bay Retriever: In 1807, an English ship was wrecked off the coast of Maryland and the survivors included two puppies, a red male named Sailor and a black female named Canton. The puppies were of the St John’s Newfoundland breed that was used to help fishermen retrieve their nets. …
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Chihuahua Dog Breed
Read moreChihuahua Dog Breed The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog and its history is shrouded in mystery. Some believe that it originated in Asia, others that it came from Europe. But no matter where the breed got its start, it really is a dog of Mexico. Figurines found in Chi-Chen-Itza, Colima, and other ruined cities …
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Chinese Crested Dog Breed
Read moreChinese Crested Dog Breed The Chinese Crested Dog has been known in China since the 13th Century, where it was developed during the Hang Dynasty into the two types seen today. These are the fine, elegant ‘deerÂ’ type and the heavier boned ‘cobbyÂ’ type. The hairless vary in degree of coat from no body hair …
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Chow Chow Dog Breed
Read moreChow Chow Dog Breed Chow Chow dog breed are included in the medium to large dog breeds and are Chinese in origin. They are considered a non-sporting breed today but were used for hunting purposes a couple of thousand years ago. Chow Chow dogs have a sturdy build and their appearance resembles a lion. They …
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Cirneco Dell’Etna
Read moreCirneco Dell’Etna Cirneco Dell’Etna: Whether youÂ’re thinking of buying a puppy, or breeding from your dog, itÂ’s essential that you know what health issues may be found in your breed. To tackle these issues we advise that breeders use DNA tests, screening schemes and inbreeding coefficient calculators to help breed the healthiest dogs possible. General …
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Clumber Spaniel Dog Breed
Read moreClumber Spaniel Dog Breed The Clumber Spaniel was developed by the Dukes of Newcastle and their gamekeepers. The breed takes its modern name from the Duke of Newcastle’s Nottingham country estate of Clumber Park, which is now a National Trust property and lies in the north of the famous Sherwood Forest. The Clumber was developed …
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Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed
Read moreCocker Spaniel Dog Breed The Cocker Spaniel featured prominently both as working dogs and pets through the reign of Henry VIII and the Stuart kings. Being referred to as ‘wood-cocking spanielsÂ’ – small dogs that could go through hedges and the undergrowth to flush out the woodcock. The beginning of this century saw the formation …
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Collie Dog Breed
Read moreCollie Dog Breed Collie Dog Breed: The Collie first appeared along the border areas of Northern England and Scotland and is thought to have been introduced by the Roman invaders many years ago. The origin of the name ‘CollieÂ’ is said to be derived from the word ‘coallyÂ’, as earlier Collies were predominantly black and …
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Cornish Rex
Read moreCornish Rex The Cornish Rex is distinguished from all other breeds by its extremely soft, wavy coat and racy type. The cat is surprisingly heavy and warm to the touch. All contours of the Cornish Rex are gently curved. Cornish Rex Personality Cornish Rexes are good for people who like having their lives run by active, inquisitive, gazelle-like …
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Coton De Tulear
Read moreCoton De Tulear Coton De Tulear: Although this, the ‘Royal dog of Madagascar’ was officially recognised as recently as 1990, the breed had been seen on the island of Tula for several centuries. The Coton in his title describes the texture of his single coat, which is a hallmark of the breed along with his …
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Curly Coated Retriever Dog Breed
Read moreCurly Coated Retriever Dog Breed Curly Coated Retriever: The one genetically distinctive characteristic of this breed is its curly coat, and the general opinion is that the St. John’s Newfoundland, the Irish Water Spaniel and the Old English Water Dog and the Poodle all lent something to the breed’s origins. Average lifespan of Curly Coated …
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Cymric
Read moreCymric The overall appearance should be that of a medium-sized, compact, muscular cat. The Cymric has a round head with a firm muzzle and prominent cheeks, short front legs, height of hindquarters, great depth of flank, and a short back, which forms a smooth continuous arch from the shoulders to the round rump. The Manx …
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Dachshund Dog Breed
Read moreDachshund Dog Breed Dachshunds are one of the most easily identifiable dog breeds due to their distinctive short legs. Also known as wiener dogs or sausage dogs for their appearance, Dachshund dogs have an interesting history. They were bred during the Middle Ages in Europe for hunting badgers. It was for this reason that the …
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Dalmatian Dog Breed
Read moreDalmatian Dog Breed The picturesque spotting of the Dalmatian makes this breed among the most distinctive of dogs. Pups are born white and begin to acquire their black or liver spots at about two weeks old. Although a breed of ancient lineage, in Victorian times the Dalmatian gained a reputation as a carriage dog and …
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreDandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Breed The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is an old Scottish breed whose origins began in the 18th Century. Originally owned by gypsies, these dogs were known as the Pepper and Mustard Terrier. For many years their popularity was limited to the border country between England and Scotland where they were much prized …
