Topic: Europe

Celebrities help UK dogs steal a march over cats

LONDON (Reuters) - The number of British households with dogs has overtaken those with cats, according to a survey, with smaller breeds becoming more popular, possibly because of their association with celebrities."The popularity of small and very small dogs is often perceived ...

Rottweiler Facts Everyone Should Know

While Rottweilers are excellent watch dogs and family companions, obtaining a Rottweiler is a big commitment. Before you do, find out the Rottweiler facts.. The breed gained the nickname ?butcher dogs? from their work in the town of Rottweill, Germany, where they ...

What is a Doll Face Persian Cat?

The doll face Persian cat comes from a rich and royal line of cats. Traceable to the cats of ancient Egypt, they were sought after by Pharaohs and Kings who prized them as royalty. Native to Persia (now Iran), they are believed ...

Russian woman calls police to 'bomber' cat

"A woman aged 45 called the police around 4:00 am to say that her cat contained explosives," a statement from St Peterburg police said."Officers went to the scene and spoke to the lady, who was in a drunken state."Police searched the premises ...

Domestic Shorthair Cat

An estimated 95% of cats in North America are random-bred, ordinary house cats, or domestic shorthairs. Possibly descended from the shorthaired African wildcat , Felis silvestris lybica, early ancestors of this breed joined humans in a symbiotic relationship nearly 10,000 years ago. ...

Hamsters

Hamsters are members of the Cricetidae family of rodents , and are typified by soft fur, stout bodies, short tails and puffy cheeks. All domesticated Golden Hamsters are closely related to each other, having descended from a family of 13 wild hamsters ...

When to wear a leash

The only time I have ever inadvertently worn a leash is when I have placed it around my waist whist walking my dog in-order to leave my hands free to take photographs of the dog. However, it came as a surprise to ...

Karakachan Dog

The Karakachan dog is a descendant of the ancient Balkan domestic dogs, probably since the time of the Thracians . The Karakachan is a breed of dog which originated in Bulgaria .Original function of the breed is protection of livestock. The most ...

Collie

The collie originated in Great Britain and was used for herding sheep . Collies make wonderful participants in sports such as sheepdog trials, flyball , Frisbee and dog agility . They are easy to train and good with children, but usually need ...

Tips for flying with cats

As more and more families add pets as extended parts of their family, more and more cat owners will be traveling across states and countries bringing along their furry four legged friends as precious cargo. I have experienced first hand both cabin ...
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