The Komondor is a Hungarian sheepdog, sometimes referred to as the mop dog, due to its white, long corded coat. It is considered a national treasure and is protected from genetic modification. It has a natural instinct to guard livestock or property. It is one of the largest of dog breeds, many reaching over 30″ […]
The angora rabbit is a domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft wool, which is finer than cashmere. They are one of the oldest domestic rabbit breeds. They do require constant grooming to prevent the wool from becoming matted and unusable. The angora can have its wool clipped 3-4 times per year. Constant grooming is also […]
The Chinese crested dog is a hairless breed of dog. In actuality, full coat and hairless puppies are born in the same litter. The hairless variety shown here, is born with soft tufts of long fur on its paws, the tip of its tail and a full crest on its head and ears. The dogs […]
The word ‘cobra’ is the Portuguese word for ‘snake’. In English and some other languages the word has come to be used for any of the various venomous hooded snake species. They can be found from southern Africa to southern Asia, including some islands of Southeast Asia. Most of them, when threatened, can flatten out […]
The pygmy marmoset is a small New World monkey native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin. It is one of the smallest primates (and is the smallest true monkey) in the world, weighing in at just 3.5 ounces. The pygmy marmoset feeds primarily on gum, or tree sap. It will also eat insects that are attracted […]
The beluga whale is an Arctic and sub-Arctic whale. It is known simply as the beluga, but is also referred to as melon head or sea canary, due to its high-pitched twitter. It is one of two members of the familyMonodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. It is specifically […]
The Valais Blackneck is a domestic goat in southern Switzerland and neighboring areas of northern Italy. It is also present in smaller numbers in Austria and Germany. It’s a long-haired goat, black from the nose to the shoulder and white from the shoulder to the tail. It has long, flat horns, which sweep back and […]
The nilgai is the largest Asian antelope and is very common in central and northern India, in either farmlands or scrub forests. It is also found in parts of southern Nepal and east Pakistan. Males appear ox-like with two small, smooth horns with a slight forward curve. Male nilgai can reach upwards of 670 lbs while […]
The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Though it is only about the size of a domestic chicken, it is related to ostriches, emus, rheas, and the cassowary. There are five species of kiwi, two of which, are currently Vulnerable, one of which is Endangered, and one of which is Critically Endangered. All […]
The bighorn sheep was given its name for the large curved horns carried by the males. Females (ewes) also have horns, though not as large and with less curvature. The bighorn is native to North America and depending on its location, can weigh up to 500 lbs. They live in large herds and typically do not […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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