The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has conducted the world's largest study of the health of designer crossbred dogs and has revealed that the general health of three common breeds (cockapoo, labradoodle and cavapoo) is very similar to that of their purebred progenitors.
The Dalmatian is an elegant, medium sized dog with a slender, muscular body; they are well known for their unique characteristics which make them easily recognisable, and if they are identified by anything it is by their white coat with black spots, as this is their most outstanding characteristic.
The bichon bolognese, of Italian origin, has been a highly appreciated companion dog for centuries thanks to its sweet temperament and its cuddly appearance. These characteristics and their small size, weighing no more than 4 kg, make them suitable for families with members of all ages.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a small, sturdy dog that has been bred for centuries in the misty hills of Cardiganshire in Wales, its name meaning ‘dwarf dog’ in Welsh. In fact, it has been discovered in ancient Welsh law that there could be severe penalties for those who stole or harmed a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, because its work had a direct effect on the economic situation of its owners.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Welsh: Pembroke Welsh Corgi; Welsh: Penfro Corgi Cymraeg) is a breed of small dog native to Wales. It has served for centuries as a sheepdog, and is considered one of the oldest dogs in Britain.
The French bulldog is a breed of dog originating in France and established as such in the late 19th century. They were first bred by lace makers in England and then in France when they were displaced by the Industrial Revolution. However, the United States and France have played important roles in the development of this breed.
Rabies is a life-threatening disease caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Infected mammals can transmit the rabies virus to humans and other mammals, but can rabbits get rabies?
Its name says it all: the Vienna blue rabbit comes from Austria. Not only is it beautiful with its shiny blue-grey...
Despite its name, the New Zealand rabbit originated in the United States, specifically in California. It is descended...
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