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Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier, developed in 19th-century England, is the smallest of the Bull Terrier varieties. Despite its history as a fighting dog, it is sweet, devoted, and playful, though it needs firm training and supervision around other dogs.
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.
What Causes a Dog’s Abnormal Body Odor?
A dog's normal mild odor turns foul with dental disease, ear infection, diet, allergies, or rolling in something smelly. Brush teeth or get a cleaning for bad breath, treat ear infections, switch food for gas, address allergies, and bathe after environmental rolling.
What are a cat’s olfactory organs?
A cat's smell organs are mainly the nasal cavity, olfactory bulb, and olfactory nerve. Nasal hairs and glands capture and secrete odor molecules; the olfactory bulb in a specialized brain region receives smell information. Cats have a very developed olfactory nerve, sensing faint odors to recognize their owner and other cats' scent signals.
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.
Devon Rex
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My dog has a black bump under its anus and keeps licking it-why?
A black bump under the anus that the dog licks may be an anal-gland issue (impaction or abscess), a skin problem (eczema, dermatitis, fungus), or parasites. Fit a collar to stop licking and see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
Why does a dog tuck its tail between its legs?
A dog tucks its tail between its legs when frightened or submitting. This hides the scent from its anal glands to signal humility to a stronger opponent.
Slow Loris
The Slow Loris (Loris tardigradus) is a small prosimian of the family Lorisidae and genus Loris. It is nocturnal, moves slowly, and prefers to rest atop tree branches. In recent years, due to habitat destruction, hunting for use in traditional medicine, overhunting, and its own biological traits, it is on the brink of extinction.
Common Mistakes When Choosing Dog Shampoo
Always use dog-specific shampoo or you risk skin problems, but quality varies. This guide debunks myths—'more scent', 'more foam', 'slicker is better', 'human shampoo is fine'—and explains why dog and human skin differ.