TheSavannahis a cross between a domestic cat and a medium-sized, large-eared African cat called a Serval. This uniquely beautiful breed was first registered with The International Cat Association in 2001 and has become increasingly popular. Despite their wild heritage, they are friendly, sociable ...
thanks to breeding that includes wild African dogs. While these dogs can prove to be aloof with strangers and very protective of their property, they tend to love their immediate family and are good with kids. They do shed a lot but are relatively easy to groom. ...
Huskies will also bond closely with other dog breeds, especially herding breeds like blue heelers, and, under some circumstances, household cats. Define “positivity training. ”Reward positive behavior.” Yes. Constantly. Especially if you are raising a husky under two years of age, you really ...
Some breeds, like Samoyeds or Chow Chows, are classified as triple coated, meaning they have both an outer layer with thicker hair and a double undercoat. Although triple coats require additional grooming to keep in good condition, you can tell if your dog has one by using cool air to bl...
The largest polar bear ever recorded was a 12-foot Alaskan polar bear. That’s right, standing on its hind legs, this massive bear was the same height as anAfrican elephant. Given this tall frame, you would expect such a large animal to weigh thousands of pounds. While this isn’t comp...
This week, care of my good mate Johnny, we added a Dorper ram and ewe to our stock.Dorpersare South African breed of domestic sheep which were developed by cross breeding Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian sheep. These are great sheep for meat and, unusually, shed their own fleece. A une...
Rhodesian ridgebacks are most easily recognized by the naturally occurring ridge found along their spines, for which they have been dubbed "the dog with a snake on its back." This breed has also been commonly referred to as "African lion hound," thanks to the dog's history of distracting ...
01of 10 Abyssinian The Abyssinian’s ears outstretch to each side as though they're always listening to something. This is one of the oldest cat breeds, though its origin is unclear. Its ancestors likely lived along the Indian Ocean, as well as in Southeast Asia. Modern-day Abyssinian cats...
African Americans began celebrating the holiday of Kwanzaa in 1966. The holiday was meant to be a response to the commercialization of Christmas. The holiday is similar to harvest festivals like Thanksgiving, encouraging gratitude and celebration. [Pictured: A woman lighting kinara candles for Kwanzaa...
This breed has also been commonly referred to as "African lion hound," thanks to the dog's history of distracting lions for big-game hunters in Africa. Rhodesian ridgebacks need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to satisfy their active, energetic, and protective instincts. You may also...