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Why is kibble so hard?
Hardness suits dogs' strong teeth, exercising jaw muscles and cleaning teeth. Also, high-temp baking/steaming extends shelf life, looks and keeps nutrients, making it hard. But puppies have weak chewing/digestion—avoid too-hard kibble.
Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau (Felinae) is found worldwide. Although called the Egyptian Mau, it cannot be confirmed that it originated in Egypt; however, because its image and written records appear in ancient Egyptian murals, steles, and papyrus scrolls, people believe its ancestor is the African wildcat. In the 1950s, the Egyptian Mau was introduced to the United States and Britain, and in 1968 it won awards in formal competitions.
American Shorthair
Among cat breeds, the American Shorthair is hugely popular with cat lovers. Its honest, good-natured looks are enough to make us want to bring one home. Below we discuss the American Shorthair breed, along with its price and how to buy one.
Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig
The Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig can live as long as ten years; if you are sure you want it as a pet, make sure no other dogs, cats, or animals at home can harm it.
Marmot
The marmot is an expert burrower and hibernator with a coat the color of soil and a clever, endearing look. A vegetarian rodent kept as a pet, it needs a sturdy cage, fresh food and water daily, and vitamin C to avoid scurvy.
Silver Fox Rabbit
The Silver Fox Rabbit is a standard fur-breed rabbit with a soft, beautiful coat, but it has weak adaptability and has not been widely promoted or kept. Originating in the former Soviet Union, it is a precious fur-breed variety valued both for its pelt and as a pet.
Shih Tzu Rabbit
The Shih Tzu Rabbit is a pet rabbit breed developed in China. It has a small, cute appearance with very long coat and long facial fur, black eyes, and ears that are either upright or lopped. It is not yet recognized by any rabbit association.
Rhinelander
The Rhinelander is a pet rabbit breed that is not very common in China. Its distinctive trait is its 'tricolor' coat—a white base marked with two other colors. While such markings are common in cats, a rabbit with this look is certainly unique.
Standard Chinchilla Rabbit
The Standard Chinchilla Rabbit is an artificial breed named for its fur, which closely resembles the South American chinchilla. Gentle, affectionate, and recognizable, it makes a good pet rabbit, though some websites wrongly use chinchilla (rodent) photos in its place.
Gray Chestnut Rabbit
The Gray Chestnut Rabbit was originally bred for high-quality fur but is now also kept as a pet. An artificial breed with a coat close to that of a wild rabbit—unusual among fur breeds—it was developed in France by breeder M.J. Dybowski, first shown in 1913, and is today a rare breed on the brink of extinction.