Breed name: PERSIAN CAT Original breed name: Felis cats Origin: Persia (Iran) Size: Medium to large Average life expectancy: 15 – 20 years The Persian cat is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became one of the most popular purebred cats and the most represented breed at exhibitions. They are considered the most peaceful and tolerant of all other cat breeds. ORIGIN The exact place of origin of the Persian cat is not known, but they were included as a breed around 1871. They were first seen in Europe around the 1500s in caravans…
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Many dog owners wonder if dogs can fall in love, and the first association with “dog love” is the cult film Lady and the Tramp , in which they look at each other romantically and share a bowl of spaghetti. However, it is a cartoon, and the reality is a little different according to the opinion of many. Many people think that dogs do not share the same feelings as humans and that they can’t fall in love, but is that so? According to experts, the most correct answer is yes, and no. Dogs cannot speak so they cannot express…
Due to mite infection, Elsa was almost completely hairless on her body, and she also had an eye infection. Along with her friend Hugo, she wandered the streets until a team from Ray Animal Rescue decided to save her and help her. When they came, she didn’t want to go without Hugo, so the team had to take him also. He was in a better shape and was adopted relatively quickly. For Elsa, saving her from street wasn’t the end of her struggle. Months of treatment against mites followed and she finally had her fur. This big dog with an…
We usually talk of ways to protect pets when walking, on the street, in parks and green areas, but there are also several very important steps you need to take to keep your pet protected and safe inside the home as well. Here are some of the highlights: Covering all cables Our pets are sometimes prone to mischief, especially when it comes to young puppies. One of such mischief is playing with cables on the floor. For your pet to be safe, it is necessary to cover all the cables with appropriate protection in the form of channels or to…
A lot of people think that dogs recognise and love happy, or cheerful human faces, as well as that dogs have the ability to very easily see if someone is happy, sad or angry, but is that really the case? According to the research of scientists published in the journal Current Biology, there is a whole spectrum of canine perception based on the observation of human eyes and based on that, they make a conclusion about someone’s emotional state. Eleven dogs participated in the study, and the examination was conducted on the basis of photographs of happy and angry facial…
GUILTY DOGS – Our dogs know very well when they have done something wrong or when they have done something they should not have done, but they also have that look that no one can resist. How many times have you found them in harm’s way, but you couldn’t stay angry with them for more than just a few seconds because they suddenly have that incredibly sweet face of innocence? 😀 If you have captured moments similar to these, feel free to send them to us, and below you can watch a compilation of videos of pets who know exactly…
One of the stories about the fearlessness and loyalty of German shepherds comes from Serbia, more precisely the Belgrade Zoo. Gabi, a female long-haired German Shepherd, arrived at the zoo at the age of eight and her job was to take care of the safety of all its inhabitants. When she was a bit older, something unforeseen happened that made catapulted Gabi into the legends. One night, a female jaguar managed to jump out of the cage and walked all the way to the administration building. At that time, a night watchman and two dogs were slowly approaching that part…
One of the funniest situations in which we are entertained by our furry friends is when they suddenly start spinning in a circle trying to catch their own tail. Do you know why dogs suddenly get that urge to chase their tail and can this be the beginning of a more serious condition? Here are some common reasons why dogs chase their tails: Boredom Most often, dogs chase their tail in a circle out of pure boredom. It’s a way for them to have fun, and that’s especially true for puppies. Puppies are sometimes not even aware that the tail…
Breed name: Maltese dogAKC list of the most popular dogs: 33 out of 193FCI classification: Companion and leisure dogsOrigin: MediterraneanSize: Small dogAverage lifespan: 12 – 15 years Maltese dogs are gentle and fearless, lively and energetic. This is a dog that will consider everyone he meets as his friend. He has glamorous white fur that gives him the appearance of a significant nobleman. In addition to good looks, this breed excels in competitions of agility, obedience, tracking, and even as a therapy dog. Still, most of all, he loves being with his family. ORIGIN The Maltese is the oldest of…
Although we know that the average lifespan of a dog or cat is less than the average lifespan of a human being and that our friendship will, at some point, come to an end, such things always hurt us. As with any loss, the death of a pet is accompanied by range of emotions and sometimes it takes more time to accept and complete the process of grief. Often this kind of grief will not meet the approval of those who do not have pets and owners who find themselves in such a situation often hear comments like It’s just…