The Shih Tzu is an Asian toy dog breed originating from Tibet. Although small in size, they are famous for their largely fun and playful personality, and calm and friendly temperament. They are highly independent dogs, and are able to adapt well in different situations. Though, due to their independent nature, they are not considered … Read more
The term “big cat” is typically used to refer to any of the five living members of the genus Panthera, namely the lion, tiger, jaguar, leopard, and snow leopard, as well as the non-pantherine cheetah and cougar. Except for the snow leopard, cheetah and cougar, these species are able to roar. Despite enormous differences in … Read more
Meat is animal flesh that is eaten as food. The word “meat” comes from the Old English word mete, which referred to food in general. Meat is mainly composed of water, protein, and fat. All muscle tissue is very high in protein, containing in most cases is a good source of zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, … Read more
The Pomeranian often known as a Pom is a breed of toy dog. In many countries, they are known as the Zwergspitz meaning “Dwarf Spitz”. The Pomeranian is a descendant of the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland and is the smallest member of the spitz family of dogs. Spitz breeds mean a type of … Read more
The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States. It is a lively, happy dog that can be quite determined and strong willed. They are usually good with children and love to play, but they can be boisterous and care must be taken that games are not too rough, as they … Read more
The Boxer is a medium to large, short-haired breed of dog. The smooth-haired working dog breed named for its manner of “boxing” with its sturdy front paws when fighting. Because of its reputation for courage, aggressiveness, and intelligence, it has been used in police work but is also valued as a watchdog and companion. The … Read more
The blue-footed booby is a comical-looking tropical seabird. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. The blue-footed booby is native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It can be found from the Gulf of California south along the western coasts of Central and South … Read more
Tortoises are reptile species of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (from the Latin name for tortoise). They are particularly distinguished from other turtles by being exclusively land-dwelling, while many (though not all) other turtle species are at least partly aquatic. Tortoises are found from southern North America to southern South America, around the … Read more
The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England. The Pointer is an adaptable, obedient, even-tempered breed – field lines in particular can be extremely active. Compared to other gundog breeds, the Pointer is more aloof and reserved with a lower need for human companionship, perhaps reflecting … Read more