Sardines are common names that refer to various small, oily fish in the herring family Clupeidae. The term “sardine” was first used in English during the early 15th century and may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, around which sardines were once abundant. There are 21 species that may be classed as sardines. They … Read more
The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous regions of northern Japan. There are two separate varieties of Akita: a Japanese strain, commonly called Akita Inu (inu means dog in Japanese) or Japanese Akita, and an American strain, known as the Akita or American Akita. In 1931 the Japanese government designated … Read more
The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type. As a terrier, the miniature schnauzer was once a vermin hunter and farm dog. Over the years, the breed has developed into an amiable, loyal, and protective companion dog. They are tough, muscular, and fearless without being aggressive. Miniature Schnauzers are from … Read more
The Bichon Frise is a breed of small dog noted for its fluffy coat and cheerful disposition. With their black eyes and fluffy white coat, the Bichon looks almost like a child’s toy. When translated from French, Bichon Frise literally means ‘curly lap dog’ but the breed is also known as the Bichon Tenerife or … Read more
The Chinese Crested Dog is hairless breed of toy dog of ancient ancestry. Chinese Cresteds are also called Cresteds, Puffs, and ‘Dr. Suess Dogs,’ because they look like the children’s author could have dreamed them up. Like most hairless dog breeds, the Chinese Crested Dog comes in two varieties, with and without hair, which can … Read more
The Shiba Inu is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. A small-to-medium breed is related to the other 5 native breeds of Japan: Akita Inu, Shikoku, Hokkaido, Kishu Ken, and Kai Ken. Shiba is the smallest of the native Japanese breeds and all of these dog breeds belong to the spitz family. The average … Read more
The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog. Despite its name, the breed was developed in the United States. Animated, adaptable and agile, the Australian Shepherd lives for his job, which still involves herding livestock and working as an all-purpose farm and ranch dog. He needs a lot of activity and a sense of … Read more
The chicken a subspecies of the red junglefowl, is a type of domesticated fowl, originally from Southeastern Asia. It is perhaps the most widely domesticated fowl, raised worldwide for its meat and eggs. Domestication of the chicken dates back to at least 2000 BC and their ancestry can be traced back to four species of … Read more
The boa constrictor is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake. It is an exclusively New World species which has the largest distribution of all neotropical boas. Boa constrictors range from northern Mexico south through Central and South America. They live 20-30 years in the wild. Boa constrictors range in length from 50 centimeters (50 … Read more