Exotic cats are relative newcomers in the cat breeds world and they originated when breeders mated Persians with American Shorthairs in the 1960s. This breed used to be called Sterling because of the striking silver color but was named Exotic instead. The Cat Fanciers Association legally recognized the Exotic breed name in 1967. Before naming […]
When Leonardo da Vinci said, Even the Smallest Feline is Masterpiece, he probably was not talking about the Singapura cat breed, but the cat sure is a masterpiece. The Singapura is the smallest cat among all the cat breeds in the world. Weighing between four and eight pounds, this small feline may be a little creature, […]
If you see the Ragamuffin cat for the first time, you might think it is a Ragdoll, which is entirely understandable considering the two have many similarities. The cat also looks like a crossbreed of longhaired cats such as the Persians or other longhaired domestics. The other impression the cat gives is good health and […]
Can your cat curl its ears? Does your cat like water a lot? If the answers are yes, you probably have a Highlander cat in your home or another breed closely related to the breed. These unique features and traits are some of the things that set the overly friendly breed apart from the others. […]
If you love blue-eyed cats, you will most likely fall head over heels in love with the Balinese cat. If you are familiar with the Siamese cat, seeing a Balinese for the first time might make you think you are looking at another with just a few differences. The breed has the same Siamese sophisticated […]
Cats are the most popular pets in many families across the world. Some families keep even more than one cat at a time. They are a joy to have around because of their playful nature, ability to live cordially with humans and other pets, and immense intelligence, among other attributes. There are over 100 types […]
Unlike human beings, dogs do not talk, however, they still communicate through their body language, barking, and behavior. To understand what your dog is saying, you should take time to pay attention to and study how your dog communicates. Keep in mind that when your dog wraps its paw around your arm, they are trying […]
Ease of mobility is as important to dogs as it is to humans. However, in some cases, freedom of mobility becomes a problem if a dog loses one or more limbs. To allow the dog to gain that freedom back, a prosthetic limb comes in handy. Besides providing the dog with freedom and ease of […]
How far can a dog run into the forest is a question that catches many people off guard because they do not know how to answer it correctly. A brainteaser that makes people crack their brains thinking of the right answer, how far a dog can run into the woods, will have people asking many […]
When it comes to dogs, exercise helps to boost their health and it also has a significant effect on the dog’s behavior. Dogs particularly young dogs and puppies have lots of energy and they can develop destructive behavior if they are not given a chance to burn this energy off. Your dog may not be […]
