Tagged With Breeds

Maine Coon cat with a dense, silver-grey coat making biscuits on the arm of a soft yellow couch

Why Doesn't My Cat Actually Make Biscuits When Kneading? Decoding Feline Behavior

3 May 2024

Explanations for why some adult cats don't knead, including the effects of being separated from their mother too early and differences in individual temperament.

Labrador retriever sniffing the air as a human hand places a plate of garlic bread on a table, just out of the dog's reach

Can Dogs Eat Garlic Bread? The Risks Explained

3 May 2024

Garlic bread is poisonous to dogs and can lead to major health problems such as hemolytic anemia.

Macro photo of a male guppy with colorful fins displaying its gonopodium to a female guppy in a planted aquarium

Guppy Mating Behavior: A Detailed Overview

3 May 2024

Guppy mating behaviors such as gonopodial thrusting, courtship displays, and how female preference for coloration helps maintain genetic variation.

Three cats of different breeds - a Maine Coon, Bombay, and Persian - sitting together in a warm, modern living room

How Many Cat Breeds Are There? A Complete List

2 May 2024

There are about 73 different types of cats, which fall into almost 200 breeds based on things like fur and genetics.

Fluffy Chow Chow dog with a distinctive ruff around its face, curled up sleeping on a plush rug

Bear-Like Dog Breeds: The Canines That Look Like Cuddly Cubs

1 May 2024

Uncommon dog breeds that look like bears, such as the Caucasian Shepherd, Chow Chow, Pomeranian, and Tibetan Mastiff, and why these breeds have a bear-like look.

Curious orange tabby cat sitting on a wooden table, gazing intently with an alert, intelligent expression

Do Orange Cats Have Less Intelligence? The Science Behind the Myth

1 May 2024

Studies have found that a cat's orange fur color has no bearing on their smarts or temperament.

A calm, intelligent Bernese Mountain Dog standing in a field of lush, green grass

Bernese Mountain Dog Life Expectancy: What Owners Need to Know

1 May 2024

Bernese Mountain Dogs typically live to be 6-8 years old because of their health problems, but with the right treatment, they can live to be 10 years old.

Close-up portrait of a fluffy pomeranian dog with alert, expressive eyes and feathery eyelashes

Why Do Dogs Have Eyelashes? Evolution and Eye Health

25 April 2024

Yes, dogs have eyelashes, but they are not the same as human eyelashes.

Border collie running at full speed through a grassy field, with its body blurred to convey motion

How Fast Can a Border Collie Run? Unleashing the Speed of the Breed

24 April 2024

Border collies are one of the fastest dog breeds, reaching a top speed of 35 miles per hour.

Close-up portrait of a pale orange Persian kitten with vibrant blue eyes

Why Do Kittens' Eyes Change Color? The Science Behind the Feline Eye Transformation

24 April 2024

A kitten's eyes will go from blue to their final color between 7-12 weeks due to a combination of pigmentation and genetics.

Chestnut Arabian mare standing in a lush green pasture, with a swollen belly indicating an expected foal

How Long Are Horses Pregnant? An Explanation of the Mare Gestation Period

22 April 2024

Most horse pregnancies last between 11 and 12 months, although the length of gestation can be influenced by the age of the mare, the breed of the horse, and the nutrition of the mare.

Closeup of a Persian cat's face, showcasing its beautiful, long whiskers

Whisker Shedding and Regrowth in Cats: What the Research Says

22 April 2024

Whiskers fall out and grow back on a normal schedule, so if you notice that your cat's whiskers are falling out, there is likely no cause for concern.