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Pets and their Famous Humans
Famous people throughout history have had pets, from movie stars to kings and politicians. Their love and devotion to these four-legged ‘fur babies’ makes celebrities seem a little more like the rest of us. Here is a small sample across history of famous persons and their beloved critters. Jared Leto Actor and leader of the […]
Famous Pets from the Silver Screen
Needless to say, many of our favourite films simply would not be the same without a beloved pet. Our real-life affection for animals helps mold our experiences, and this is no less evident than in film. Rin Tin Tin Rin Tin Tin was rescued by an American soldier on a battlefield during World War I. […]
Facts
Facts
Asian
The Asian, also known as the Malayan, is a cat breed similar to the Burmese but in a range of different coat colours and patterns. Longhaired Asians of all varieties are called Tiffanies. Asians are grouped in the foreign section at cat shows. Health and care Environment It makes a good apartment cat, especially if owners will […]
Arabian Mau
The Arabian Mau is a breed of domestic cat originated from the desert cat, a short-haired landrace native to the desert of the Arabian Peninsula, which lives there in the streets and has adapted very well to the extreme climate. The Arabian Mau is recognized as a formal breed by few Cat fancy and cat registry, World […]
American Wirehair
The American Wirehair is a cat breed originating in the United States. As of 2003, though the breed is well-known, it is ranked as the most rare of the 41 Cat Fanciers’ Association breeds, with only 22 registered, down from 39 in 2002. History The American Wirehair is a spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair. It first […]
American Shorthair
The American Shorthair (ASH) is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats, there are not a great variety of mixed breeds with American Short Hair heritage. According to the Cat Fancier’s Association, in 2012, it was the […]
American Curl
The American Curl is a breed of cat characterized by its unusual ears, which curl back from the face toward the center of the back of the skull. An American Curl’s ears should be handled carefully because rough handling may damage the cartilage in the ear. The breed originated in Lakewood, California, as the result of a […]
American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is an uncommon breed of domestic cat which was developed in the late 1960s. It is most notable for its stubby “bobbed” tail about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat’s tail. This is the result of a cat body type genetic mutation affecting the tail development, similar to that of a […]