The Dorking is an ancient and endangered species of chicken. It is the only purely British breed, has five toes instead of four and is the only breed with red earlobes which lays a white-shelled egg. They need the support of small backyard flock owners to ensure their continued existence. Dorkings have been documented as […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Scenthound Height: short-legged-18-20 in.; long-legged-22-26 in. Weight: 55-44 lbs. Life span: an average of 12 years Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: if socialized early, although small pets may be seen as prey What is the origin of the Transylvanian Hound? In the 9th […]
Where is the African Grey Parrot from? As the name implies, the African Grey Parrot is from the rainforest of West and Central Africa. The ancient Egyptians were known to keep them as pets. Later the Greeks and Romans did as well. There is the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey. They both […]
