If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Coat Type: medium long, soft Color: All colors of cat Temperament: very loyal, affectionate, intelligent <comments/> Where does the Siberian come from? The Siberian cat was brought to the U.S. around 1990. It is difficult to obtain information from Russia as to the Siberian’s origin. It has a lot […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard dog Height: males minimum 23 1/2 in., females 21 3/4 minimum Weight: 100-200 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with opposite sex dogs, cats if raised with them What is the origin of the Tosa Ken? This […]
