Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, silky, thick Color: Siamese-like colors & markings Temperament: docile, non-aggressive, loving, good with children & other pets Where does the Ragdoll come from? The Ragdoll originated in California in the 1960s by Persian cat breeder, Ann Baker. The breed is relatively rare outside the […]
Although it’s rare, ferrets can have heartworms. The same mosquito that infects a dog or cat can bite your ferret and transfer the disease to him/her. While all mosquitoes are not carriers of heartworm, it’s impossible to tell which ones are by sight. Because of their size, mosquitoes can easily get into your home through […]
Russians have a long tradition of loving pets. The 19th century painter Velentin Serov famously portrayed Madame Yussoupova with her Pomeranian in the last days of the Russian Empire. Other painters of that century also painted noblemen with their pets. During the Communist era, space and economic limitations prevented most Russians from owning pets. Since […]
