Breed-related disease: Sphynx cat
The Sphynx cat is a breed of cat known for its lack of coat (fur). Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation; however, the Sphynx cat, as a breed, was developed through selective breeding. The Sphynx first appeared as a natural mutation in Canada in 1966. The first hairless male, Prune, was mated […]
The Shiba Inu
John K. Rosembert The Shiba Inu dog breed was originally bred to flush birds and small game and was occasionally used to hunt wild boar. It is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to Japan. the Shiba Inu dog almost died out entirely in the Second World War […]
Breed-related disease: Scottish Fold
John K. Rosembert The Scottish Fold is a medium-size cat with a rounded head and big round eyes, although he is known for his standout feature: ears that fold forward, giving him the appearance of a furry owl. His coat, which comes in many colors and patterns, can be short or long. The long-haired variety […]
Breed-related disease: Beagle
John K. Rosembert The beagle is a breed of small hound that is similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare (beagling). Possessing a great sense of smell and superior tracking instincts, the beagle is the primary breed used as detection dogs for prohibited […]
Breed-related disease: Bengal cat
John K. Rosembert The Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed created from hybrids of domestic cats, especially the spotted Egyptian Mau, with the Asian leopard cat, the breed name comes from the leopard cat’s taxonomic name. It is a long, muscular, medium- to large-sized cat, with a broad head and muzzle, high cheekbones, and […]
Breed-related disease: German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany, Intelligent as it is versatile, this breed was originally developed in Germany to guard and herd a shepherd’s flocks. It has a double coat, which is comprised of a thick undercoat and a dense, slightly wavy or straight outer […]
Breed-related disease: Siberian cat
The Siberian is a centuries-old landrace (natural variety) of domestic cat in Russia, and recently developed as a formal breed with standards promulgated the world over since the late 1980s. As befits a cat from northern Russia, the Siberian wears a magnificent fur coat that not only protects him from the elements but also gives […]
Breed-related disease: Bulldogs
The Bulldog also known as the English bulldog is a medium-sized dog breed, descended from dogs originally used for blood sports in the 16th century, at that time, the bulldog was bred with the purpose of bull-baiting in mind, which required the animal to be both strong and tenacious with vicious fighting spirit. Today, however, […]
Breed-related disease: Maine Coon
John K. Rosembert The Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat breed, it has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills, the Maine Coon is solid, rugged, and can endure a harsh climate. Maine Coons, like American Shorthairs, are considered native to America because they ‘ve been on this continent since the colonial days, […]
Breed-related disease: Pomeranian
John K.Rosembert The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom) Although the Pomeranian (also called Zwergspitz, Dwarf Spitz, Loulou) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. They only weighs from three to seven pounds, The Pomeranian is the […]
