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 Cão de Fila de São Miguel is a breed of cattle dog native to Portugal, specifically the Azores. The breed was developed on the island of São Miguel since at least the 16th century. A cattle herding dog (boyero) with a difficult character, its hardiness makes it a good example of a guard dog
The Ardennes Cattle Dog (‘Bouvier des Ardennes’) is a rare breed of Cattle Dog, originating in the mountainous region of the Belgian Ardennes, bordering France and Germany.
Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular and are gaining thousands of followers around the world. Whether for ethical reasons about the impact of the meat industry on the environment or for health reasons. As a result, many people are faced with a moral dilemma when it comes to feeding their pets and are looking for alternatives such as vegan dog or cat food. But can a dog be vegan because I say so? Or can a cat be vegetarian without a medical reason? The answer is a...
The Croatian Shepherd Dog, or hrvatski ovčar, is a medium-sized black dog and a true all-rounder. His talents lie not only in herding and guarding, but also in dog sports. In addition, he is so flexible that he can be a wonderful family dog.
The Löwchen (German for ‘little lion’) is a rare breed of dog; to date there are less than a hundred new registrations of these dogs each year. At one time, like the Portuguese Spaniel and the Havanese, it was recognised as the ‘least common dog’ in the world.
The Korat cat, a feline breed of Thai origin, is noted for its elegant appearance, soft, shiny coat and charismatic personality. This breed has captured the hearts of cat lovers with its distinctive charm and history rooted in Thai culture. Indeed, the Korat has long been considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Traditionally, it was given as a gift as a gesture of good fortune.
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?
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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