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Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient Maltese breed prized for its noble looks, amber eyes and keen hunting instinct. Alert, affectionate and playful, it is a gifted rabbit-hunting dog and devoted companion.
Finnish Spitz
The Finnish Spitz, also called the Finnish Fox Dog, is a hunting breed from Finland developed in the late 18th century. Resembling a fox with its pointed muzzle, erect ears, dense coat, and curled tail, it is gentle, calm, loyal, and brave.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized, versatile hunting dog originally from Czechoslovakia, developed in the 19th century. Known as an excellent gun dog, it is affectionate, easygoing, and deeply devoted to its family.
Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a tiny, fox-faced spitz dog originally from Germany, known for its fluffy double coat and bold, lively personality. It makes an affectionate and entertaining companion.
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small toy terrier with a silky, flowing coat, originally bred in England's Yorkshire region for catching rats. Confident and affectionate with its family, it is a popular companion dog.
Doberman Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher is lively and alert, looking like a smaller Doberman though it is a separate breed. Similar to the related 'Deer Dog' variety, it is not very clingy, cheerful and bright, and a good companion dog. This article covers its price and care.
Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex, English name Cornish Rex, originates from England. Its ancestor is a non-purebred shorthair, dating to 1950, with a childlike, mischievous personality. The breeder mated the first kitten, Kallibunker, with its mother, producing more cats. This is the origin of the Cornish Rex breed.
Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail, also known as the Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko), is very popular in Japan. Cat lovers, upon hearing 'lucky,' want one. It is a native Japanese breed with a history tracing back centuries. Bred in the US after introduction, it is said an American cat lover in Japan found a cat with a short rabbit-like tail and brought several back after WWII; these are the ancestors. The Japanese Bobtail sits with one front paw raised, said to represent good fortune.
Abyssinian
The Abyssinian, also called the rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, or Abyssinian, has the English name Abyssinian and is now distributed around the world. People usually judge a cat's origin by its name, but the Abyssinian's origin seems somewhat distant from Abyssinia. Abyssinia is the old name for Ethiopia, yet many believe the Abyssinian comes from ancient Egypt.
Britannia Petite
The Britannia Petite is one of the smallest domestic rabbit breeds, preserved through selective breeding and prized for its petite, alert, upright posture. Originating in England and Poland, it is an active, lively companion rabbit that needs careful feeding and a clean, well-lit environment.