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.
Many times we have seen pictures or videos of cats interacting amicably with small rodents, especially hamsters. This can be very cute and many people believe that animals are how you raise them and don't believe in the nature of each animal (nor the genetic selection behind each breed) which leads to neglect. In this article we will find out if it is possible to have cats and hamsters together.
The Belgian Malinois is one of the four varieties of the Belgian Shepherd breed. It takes its name from the Belgian town of Mechelen (in Dutch Mechelen, in French Malines), where it originated. Although they are still used for herding, their main functions are: police dog, military dog, defence and security dog, guard dog, among other functions, depending on the use given to them by the security forces and the army.
Obsessive-compulsive behaviours in animals, known as stereotypies, are a major cause for concern for owners, a disruption to harmonious coexistence in the home and a hindrance to the welfare of the animals themselves.
We are often told about "brachycephalic dogs" and we immediately think of the English Bulldog or the Pug, more than one thinks that they are unhealthy breeds that cannot breathe, even that their breeding is torture, but is it true? What breeds are brachycephalic and more than one doesn't know? Can they be healthy dogs? We will find out in this article.
Many of the plants that we usually have at home or in parks are potentially toxic plants for dogs and cats. In this article we will look at some of them.
Animal mediation, or zootherapy, is a therapeutic method which consists of using the proximity and contact of a companion animal to help people in difficulty (stress, family problems, post-operative problems, etc.). More specifically, rabbit therapy involves the presence of one or more rabbits.
The Giant Schnauzer (German: Riesenschnauzer) is a breed of working dog developed in the 17th century in Germany. It is the largest of the three varieties of the Schnauzer breed, the other two being the Standard Schnauzer (medium size) and the Miniature Schnauzer (small size).
The Dutch Smoushond (Dutch Smoushond, Hollandse Smoushond or Dutch Ratter) is a small-sized breed of dog descended...
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with a big personality. He is loyal, lively, intelligent, affectionate and...
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