Author: laura mora galán

The term Burmilla, as can be deduced, comes from the linguistic combination of Burmese and Persian Chinchilla, the breeds from which it originates. The silver cat, as it is often called, enjoys great popularity, although the breed, in its early days, was severely hampered by genetic reasons.

This breed, related to the Schnauzer and whose origins date back to the 15th century, is a medium sized dog, 45 to 50 cm, with a proud bearing and strong musculature, weighing 14 to 20 kg, used by farmers in Germany to control rodent pests.

You've probably seen rabbits and guinea pigs living together in pictures or videos on the internet, even in pet shops. They ‘get along’, they are cute, herbivorous and gregarious, so can they live together? We will find out in this article.

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. More than 60 million people in the United States have this parasite. Most of them do not get sick. But the parasite causes serious problems in some people. These include people with weakened immune systems and babies born to mothers who were infected during pregnancy. Problems can include damage to the brain, eyes and other organs.

The roots of this sheepdog can be traced back to the Carpathian Mountains. This region of Romania is traditionally home to numerous flocks of sheep, but also to wolves. This is where the Romanian Mioritza shepherd comes into play. These large, quiet shepherds have been protecting their flocks from wolves, lynxes and bears for centuries by their presence alone.

The border collie is a working breed of dog included in the Collie denomination. The breed originated on the border between Scotland and England as a sheepdog, mainly to work with flocks of sheep. The border collie was selected primarily to emphasise intelligence and obedience; because of this, they are one of the most popular sheepdogs today.

The Maremma or Maremmano-Abruzzese Shepherd Dog is a breed of mastiff originating in central Italy and used for centuries by shepherds to defend their flocks from wolves.

The Mudi is a breed originating in Hungary and has traditionally been used for herding livestock. Its great intelligence and adaptability have meant that over the years these dogs have been used for a variety of tasks and disciplines.