The Giant Flanders rabbit is one of the largest breeds in existence. Generally, standard sized breeds do not usually weigh more than four kilos, while the Flanders rabbit weighs between 6 and 10 and can reach up to 18 kg!
The shar pei (Chinese 沙皮狗 and pinyin shāpí gǒu, lit. ‘sandy skin’) is a breed of dog that originated in southern China and has been recorded since about 206 BC.
The Pomeranian is one of the best known and most striking of the small dog breeds. Its bear-like appearance and sociable, active and playful personality have made it the companion of aristocrats, movie stars and families all over the world, but what is it like?
Despite its large size (over 40kg), the Flanders Cattle Dog is calm and docile, known to have an obliging nature, and makes a great family pet. The Cattle Dog can get along well with other animals if raised with them, otherwise some can be aggressive towards other dogs.
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.
Obesity in companion animals is one of the most common nutrition-related diseases and is defined as the breakdown of the balance between body mass and fat tissue to an increase of 20-25% of ideal body weight. Currently almost half of all dogs are obese or overweight and cats are on the same path.
Manx rats are a variant of domestic rats that are characterised by their complete or partial absence of a tail. With their distinctive appearance and unique history, these rats capture the interest of many rodent lovers. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, history and breeding of Manx rats, and learn why they are so special.
The hovawart is a large breed of dog originating from the Black Forest in south-west Germany. This breed is typically black in colour, although other coats are possible. Well spread throughout Europe, the Hovawart's origins date back to the 13th century.
The Tornjak originated from genetically homogeneous, almost extinct, indigenous shepherd dogs. These dogs have...
The Leonberger is a breed of dog originating in Germany and owes its name to the German town of Leonberg, in...
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