The Groundhog is the only mammal to have a day named for him. Groundhog Day falls on February 2nd, each year. The Pennsylvania Dutch introduced the tradition to the U.S. in the 18th century. Originally, these early German immigrants had celebrated Candlemas in Germany with the badger, but transferred the honor to the Groundhog. Candlemas […]
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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Companion, Toy Height: 12 in. Weight: 10 lbs. or less Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Chinese Crested? The Chinese Crested originally came from Africa and were known as African Hairless Terriers. There […]
