American Cats Cat Breeds

Selkirk Rex

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short or long, soft, thick, loose curls Color: All colors of cat Temperament: very affectionate, playful, loves people Where does the Selkirk Rex come from? Thanks to the breeding efforts of Jeri Newman of Montana, a Persian breeder, the Selkirk Rex was developed. In 1987, when […]

Dog Breeds Dogs from The Republic of Congo Sighthounds

Basenji

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Republic of Congo Group: Sighthound Height: 16-17 in. Weight: 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, not small animals Dog of the Month for August An ancient African breed, the Basenji came to America in the […]

Cat Breeds Egyptian Cats

Abyssinian

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Egypt Coat Type: fine, close to the skin Color: ticked rudy, sorel, blue or fawn Temperament: good with gentle children, good with other pets Where are Abyssinian Cats from? Abyssinian cats, one of the oldest cat breeds out there, is not from Abyssinia (current day Ethiopia,) but from either Egypt […]

Bird Health

Helping a Blind Bird

Birds can become blind as the result of an injury or with age. But it’s amazing how resilient our pets can be. As long as you follow a few simple suggestions, blind birds can live normal lives. The most important thing to do is not to do – keep objects in the cage as they […]