Author: Juan Carlos Ibáñez Mendoza

You have probably seen, alarmed and with a certain feeling of revulsion, that your hamster has on occasion stored its own faeces in its bowels or eaten them directly.   This is a natural behaviour in rodents (and other animal species) and is called ‘coprophagia’. 

The cat is one of the domestic carnivores that have been with us the longest, being a reference in the culture, religion and history of mankind. Do you want to know more about them?

The merle gene is one of the most popular and very characteristic in breeds such as the Border Collie or the Australian Shepherd but, although it is one of the most beautiful colour genes in the canine world, it must also be treated with care. In the following article we will learn more about it.

The Teckel is better known as the ‘Dachshund’ and is one of the most popular breeds as a pet. Available in three different sizes and coat types, this small hunting breed (specialising in burrowing) is sociable, courageous and stubborn. want to know more about it? 

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed in the dog world, an animal that has a great historical weight and that, together with the Xoloitzcuintle, completely represents the Mexican culture. Funny, adorable and possessing a great bravery that contrasts completely with its small size, the Chihuahua is an excellent choice for families of all kinds who want to offer them a good education and socialisation.

The "Lionhead" breed is one of the best known breeds by hearsay and is defined as "a short haired rabbit with long hair on its head"; in reality, this is one of the rarest breeds and, in Spain today, there are absolutely no breeders who breed it, all the "Lionheads" that we can find in shops or shelters being mongrels known as "mixed fur".  In this article, we will find out what real Lionheads look like.

Do "dwarf rats" exist? Yes. Are they the same as rats? No.    In the following article, we'll find out more about these curious and beautiful pets, whose presence is rare, even in the most specialised ethical breeders.

The Angora rabbit is an aristocratic, striking and beautiful breed. One of the most "known" breeds by hearsay but scarce in Spain.   Do you want to know it? You can do so in this article.