With its roots in the vast Pampa, the Uruguayan Maroon breed is extremely strong. It is a dog that is a survivor, with a long and hard story to tell.
It is one of the oldest breeds and references to English Mastiff type dogs in the United Kingdom date back to pre-Roman times. Roman conquerors adopted them for use as gladiators in the amphitheatres of the time.
The bullmastiff was originally called ‘the night guardian of the game’, as it was used to catch poachers. The base group of the bullmastiff is 60% English mastiff and 40% bulldog. The breed was created at the end of the 19th century.
The Alaskan rabbit was the brainchild of Max Gotha, a German rabbit judge, and another German rabbit breeder. The goal was to create a rabbit resembling the Alaskan fox for the fur trade and, to that end, their breeding programme began in 1900.
Butterfly dwarf rabbits have unique fur markings, which makes them popular in rabbit shows. In addition to their appearance, they are also playful, so children cannot resist their charm.
The Blanc de Hotot is a breed of domestic rabbit originating in Normandy, around Hotot-en-Auge, and is characterised by its white colouring and black-rimmed eyes.
Its name says it all: the Vienna blue rabbit comes from Austria. Not only is it beautiful with its shiny blue-grey fur (the original), but it is also very affectionate. What's more, these cute little ears are in excellent health.
Despite its name, the New Zealand rabbit originated in the United States, specifically in California. It is descended from the New Zealand Reds, and developed from crosses of different breeds of rabbits, including Belgian hares and Flemish giants.
With its roots in the vast Pampa, the Uruguayan Maroon breed is extremely strong. It is a dog that is a survivor,...
It is one of the oldest breeds and references to English Mastiff type dogs in the United Kingdom date back to...
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