PEKINGESE Unlike other small dogs, Pekingese have “big dog” personalities brave to a fault. To show their dominance they will pick on much bigger dogs or refuse food, games and other things. Pekingese are such a very affectionate and sensitive creatures. Even though they look lonely, they need plenty of attention. Without it, they can [...]

Foal The mare is in active labor for about 30 minutes and once the foal is born, both mare and foal may lie quiet for another 30 minutes,” notes Mays. “During this quiet time blood is being pumped through the umbilical cord from the mare to the foal. Normally, the umbilical cord breaks on its [...]

British Shorthair British Shorthairs are very affectionate, quietly following you from room to room until they can settle contentedly by your side. Gifted with lasting patience and confidence, Brits are especially good with children and other types of pets. A moderately active cat, they are not destructive as a breed, adapting well to any size [...]

Catfacts Catfacts are usually very clean creatures. Give them a litter box, and they’ll do their business. That’s good news, because cat urine is one of the worst possible smells in the world. But some cats refuse to be toilet trained, or sickness or stress can cause stinky little accidents. These cat facts will make [...]

Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzcuintli, also known as the “Xolo” and sometimes spelled Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless dog, a close relative of Mexico, is friendly, outgoing and obedient. The dog breed was declared a Peruvian national heritage and is recognized as originating from there. As in Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintli is related to Hispanic history and looked to by [...]