The Rottweiler is an old dog breed. They are descendants of mastiff-type dogs, possibly the Molossus which are an extinct breed, which were brought to Germany around A.D. 74 by the Roman army when … [Read more...]
Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs have been around a long time. They were domesticated around 5000 BC (7000 years ago!) by tribes in the Andean Mountain area of South America. People bred them for food and for religious … [Read more...]
Poodle
There are 3 types of Poodle. They include the Standard (over 15 inches tall), Miniature (10-15 inches tall), and Toy (under 10 inches tall). They have a dense, curly coat that does not shed a lot and … [Read more...]
Thoroughbred Horse
The Thoroughbred horse breed was developed in England specifically for horse racing in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Three stallions were brought to England and bred to English mares that … [Read more...]
Leopard Gecko
Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet lizards. I can see why as I have one myself. My gecko is super friendly. He actually seems excited to see me! You'd think he'd just be excited to be fed, … [Read more...]
Beagle
The beagle is a small dog. They are 13-16 inches tall and weigh 20-30 pounds. They are intelligent, funny, good with children and other pets, and can be stubborn and take longer to train. Beagles are … [Read more...]