Originally bred for bullbaiting, this breed is no longer aggressive, despite its tough looks. The bulldog is recognized as the mascot of many schools and colleges, and it is the fine-looking pooch...
Also known as a bobtail, the Old English sheepdog's ancestry remains unclear. They were sheared along with the sheep, and their tails were docked to signal that they were tax-exempt herding dogs.
Siberian huskies ' 100 percent dog, not part wolf ' were first bred in northeastern Asia to work as sled dogs. No one had heard of them until 1908 when a Russian fur buyer entered his team in the...
Fencing is expensive, so plan your goat pen to last and to hold other animals if needed.
The American Quarter Horse is the world's leading equine breed with 3.7 million registered Quarter Horses worldwide and more than 306,000 members.
Admired for its beauty and athleticism, the Arabian has physical traits so distinctive it's easy to pick these horses out of a crowd.
While the Appaloosa Horse is known as the "leopard" of horses because of the colorful coat of distinctive patterns and spots that is unique to Appaloosas, they actually come in a variety of coat...
The Tennessee walking horse is known for its gentle disposition and smooth gaits.
The Morgan horse is the breed most commonly used by the U.S. government for its cavalry and national parks mounted programs.
The Thoroughbred horse is the premier long-distance race horse in the world.
The Foxtrotter horse is named after its unique walk-trot, known as a fox trot. The fox trot can best be described as a walk with the front feet and a trot with the hind feet.
The Peruvian Paso horse is popular because of its spirited, elegant gait, easy disposition, and zest for life and willingness to please.
The saddlebred is known as a three and five gaited horse.
Dogs are great companions for runners, and they offer visible security. Vigorous exercise can also help keep your dog fit.
Most pet birds' beaks remain in good condition without trimming if the birds have an appropriate diet. However, "hookbills," such as parrots and cockatoos, are likely to require beak care when...
The American wirehair's curly, dense, hard coat is the result of a spontaneous gene mutation found in farm cats in upstate New York in 1966.
The British shorthair won "best in show" in the first-ever cat show, held in 1871. The breed is increasing in popularity and has been featured in recent films and TV commercials.
In ancient Siam the elegant Siamese cat, with its blue eyes and either triangular or apple-shaped face, was considered royalty. According to legend, Siamese cats received the souls of mortals when...
With its pushed-in face, the Himalayan looks a lot like a Persian cat, but it has Siamese colorings. Himalayans are sometimes considered part of the Persian breed.
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means they require a diet that's very high in meat-based protein and fat. Because they lack a cecum, ferrets cannot digest plant protein, so fruits and...
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