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LaPerm
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties, both curly, soft Color: all cat colors Temperament: gentle, very affectionate, intelligent, active What is the origin of the LaPerm? The LaPerm is a mutation that came into being in 1982 in the Columbia River area of the U.S. A barn cat […]
Airedale Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 23 inches Weight: 44 lbs Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: easy Good with children: yes with supervision Good with other pets: yes The Airedale Terrier can make a wonderful family pet. Where do Airedale Terriers come from? Airdales are oringally from York, England and named after […]