The scientific name for alpaca is Vicugna pacos. They are in the Camelidae family and are related to camels and llamas. Alpacas are commonly confused with llamas as they look similar, but alpacas … [Read more...]
Boxer dog breed
The ancestors of the Boxer go all the way back to 2000 B.C. and the ancient Assyrians where they were used in war. Modern dog breeds that are descendants from these dogs are put in the category called … [Read more...]
Standardbred Horse Breed
The Standardbred horse breed was developed in the New England region of the United States. The breed can be traced back to a foundation Thoroughbred stallion named Messenger that was foaled in England … [Read more...]
Tabby Cat
A tabby is not a breed of cat, but it is a type of coat. More cats have a tabby coat than any other type of coat. It is seen in almost all lines of domestic cat. The term ‘tabby cat’ was first used in … [Read more...]
Alexandrine parakeet
The Alexandrine parakeet was named after Alexander the Great who brought them from Punjab to European and Mediterranean countries where they were prized by nobility and royalty. They are a … [Read more...]
Persian Cat
The Persian cat is an old breed of cat that was brought to Italy from Persia (now Iran) around 1620. There is not a lot known about their history before that. They have since been developed by English … [Read more...]
