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Breeding chinchillas can be a wonderful experience, however always ensure that adequate research is carried out first.

Purchasing the kitties that will help start your cattery requires much more than simply picking out two pretty felines.

A look at the incurable diseases that might affect your cat, as well as information on genetic testing and the pros and cons of vaccinations.

You've decided to buy a purebred puppy, and you know exactly what breed you want. But do you know what health issues to watch for?

It can be hard to know if the dog breeder you've chosen is a good one. The following traits provide a basic guide to help you figure out if Fido's breeder is up-to-snuff.

Novice dog owners may be lured by newspaper ads and cheap puppies. Truth is, you get what you pay for. Learn how to avoid potential problems.

A step-by-step primer on how an AKC-registered dog competes in conformation classes to earn the fifteen points needed to obtain an American Championship title.

Breeding dogs and/or cats carries a great deal of responsibility and it is important that those currently breeding animals be ready and able to assume the responsibility.

Alexander the Great was arguably one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. He is often depicted astride his magnificent charger, Bucephelus

European bred horses tend to dominate in the world of equestrian sport.

His U.S. owners regretted selling him, but it was too late for Ferdinand. The 1986 Derby champ was "disposed of" in Japan after serving unsuccessfully at stud.

Although both of the societies had a lax view on sexual behavior within marriage, anything that seemed deviant or out of the ordinary was punished, often times severely.

A rabbit's crown is the basal ridge of its head. It should be broad, and on the very top of the head. A slipped crown is when the crown is no longer on top of the head.

Storm Cat, a Northern Dancer grandson, and Sadler's Wells, a Northern Dancer son, have been pensioned. Their successful stud careers spanned decades.

Unmentioned at two years of age, Gallant Fox, the first major American winner bred from foreign stock, came to the forefront in 1930 as a Triple Crown winner.

As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!

Finding the right Shiba inu puppy involves finding a responsible Shiba inu breeder who breeds healthy, good tempered dogs. Here's how to find a happy, healthy Shiba inu.

What it takes to turn your aquarium hobby into a profitable business.

Once goldfish came to America, they found fertile ground, or rather fertile water, in Frederick County, Maryland.

Like puppy and kitten mills, bird mills are only interested in selling as many animals as possible. Parrot mills are a growing area of animal abuse.

Help for those just starting their cattery or for families seeking a well raised purebred kitten.

Bloodlines of four American Triple Crown winners trace directly to the great British running and stock champion, Eclipse. Awards are named for him.

A.P. Indy and Bluegrass Cat foals are nursing well with surrogate mares after the deaths of their birthing dams, Sharp Cat and Critikola, respectively.

Learn about animal cruelty and inhumane treatment of dogs and puppies in puppy mills, and find out what you can do to help stop puppy mills.

Study of canine phenotypes asks "What genetics distinguish one breed from another?" and "Within a given breed, what distinguishes each individual dog from another?

The ancient Exmoor pony has traits which are still much in demand in the modern equestrian world.

Balinese cats are similar to the Siamese in both looks and temperament, but are differentiated by their longer fur and plumed tails.

You see the ad in the newspaper: "For Sale: Purebred puppies, with papers." But do you know what those papers are?

Instead of giving a puppy as a Christmas gift, provide everything needed for a puppy and get the dog after the holidays are over.

Following the Morgan Horse in Vermont provides a travel itinerary filled with history, imagination, relaxation and photo opportunities.

The Duke Power Company, when constructing the Cowans Ford Dam in 1963, created North Carolina's largest man-made lake, fed by the Catawba River, that's Norman's home.

Unscrupulous dog breeders and puppy mills are selling mixed breed "designer dogs" that are supposedly worth more than a regular purebred puppy.

Among the oldest breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association, the French Chartreux (pronounced Shar-TROO) was once valued more for its pelt than its personality.

Guide Dogs UK breed their own puppies, tracking their DNA and checking health, progress and behaviour throughout their lives. Only the best become stud or brood animals.

Florida's panthers are critically endangered due to human activities. There are only about 80 Florida panthers left in the wild.