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Interesting Facts: How Dogs Have Changed in 100 Years
New research shows that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people found sad-eyed puppies more attractive. This, in turn, contributed to the development of the facial muscle in dogs, which is responsible for such a “facial” expression.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs pets facts Animals 10 November 2023
Oriental Cat: Features of the Breed
Cats are full of energy, playful, affectionate, affectionate and cheerful, and have a friendly and sociable character. Orientals are perhaps the most sociable representatives of all cats. They are sociable by nature and essence.
Diana Dashkevich pets cats pets facts Animals 30 October 2023
Bengal Cat: Breed Features
The Bengal cat is a relatively new cat breed. It was bred in the USA as a result of crossing an Asian leopard cat with a domestic breed.
Diana Dashkevich pets cats pets facts Animals 29 October 2023
Interesting Facts: Features of the Sphinx Cat Breed
Sphynx cats are non-aggressive. Therefore, they get along well with people of all ages and animals of all sizes.
Diana Dashkevich pets cats Animals 28 October 2023
Interesting Facts: How Breed Affects a Cat's Character
Scientists from the University of Helsinki (Finland) have developed a questionnaire to identify the personality and behavioral traits of cats. It contains 138 statements about your pet's health and behavior, with which you must agree or disagree.
Diana Dashkevich pets cats pets facts Animals 25 October 2023
Picking a perfect cat breed for you: Pet owners' tips
Cat breeds aren't as different as dog breeds, but they still can be different - so what breed to choose? Features like complexion, hair length, personality, and habits can matter a lot for you as a pet owner.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets choosing Animals 22 October 2023
What you should know before getting a pug: Learn more about your pet
Pugs are adorable - they are small and funny-looking dogs that can warm the heart of a keen dog lover. Meanwhile, they might not be the easiest breed to take care of, because they have some features you should know about in advance.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs pugs facts Animals 13 October 2023
Popular myths about small dog breeds: Learn more about your pets
Many dog breeds are surrounded by myths - some of them are positive, some are quite negative. There are plenty of small dog breeds that are surrounded by myths as well - they are often seen as always angry and dumb, which isn't true.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets myths Animals 4 October 2023
Dogs that are the easiest to train: Pick the best companion
While each dog has a different personality, its breed and age affect its cognitive abilities and habits a lot. That's why it's so hard to train some dogs - they simply can't or don't want to learn new tricks.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets training Animals 17 September 2023
Short hair cat breeds: How selection works
People can affect and change the world around them a lot - and selection is a great example of that. For instance, now we have hundreds of cat breeds, and some of them have pretty short hair, which isn't how they used to look originally.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats selection Animals 11 September 2023
Large breeds don't live too long: Learn more about your pet
You've probably noticed that lots of big dog breeds don't live for many years - but why? In fact, their size and genetics make them strong and healthy for a few years, but they also tend to grow older faster.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets health Animals 7 September 2023
Some dog breeds are more prone to aggression than others: Learn more about dogs
Aggression in dogs is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. While it's important to note that aggression is not solely determined by breed, certain dog breeds may have genetic predispositions or traits that can make them more prone to aggressive behavior.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs aggression Animals 31 August 2023
French Bulldog: Interesting Breed Facts
Stocky, with a pronounced character, French Bulldogs make excellent companions.Their compact size and determination have won the hearts of many potential owners. Don't be fooled by the serious expression on their faces; there is usually playfulness behind it.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs dog breeds Animals 25 August 2023
How different parrot breeds can understand each other: These birds are great at communication
Parrots are known for their remarkable ability to mimic sounds, including human speech, and communicate using various vocalizations and body language. While different parrot species have their own unique vocalizations and behaviors, they often share common communication elements that allow them to interact and understand each other to some extent.
Kate Yakimchuk birds parrots communication Animals 17 August 2023
Why some dog breeds changed very little in a hundred years: Selective breeding and preservation
Some dog breeds have changed very little in a hundred years due to selective breeding practices and preservation efforts by breed enthusiasts and organizations. At the same time, some other breeds are even hard to recognize, because they look almost nothing alike they used to.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets Animals 3 August 2023
Dogs who smell the least: Breeds that are known to have little odor
While all dogs have some degree of odor, some breeds are known to have a relatively mild and less noticeable smell compared to others. Factors such as grooming, skin and coat type, and overall cleanliness can also affect a dog's odor.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets smell Animals 3 August 2023
How dog's breed impacts its personalty: Specific dogs to specific purposes
Most dog breeds were created to serve very specific purposes, like hunting, guarding, searching. Selection has influenced dog's characters as well, so breeds are often tightly connected with pet's personality.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets pets facts dog breeds Animals 15 June 2023