It is easy to tell just by looking at the Ariegeois that he is of the classic French hound type. A breed developed to hunt, he responds well to training.

Von Willebrand in dogs occurs because of a deficiency of von Willebrand Factor. It is responsible for blood clotting, a carrier protein for coagulation Factor VIII.

A big bonus of having a cat has to be the ease kitty litter. But if your cat refuses to use it, it may be because you''re making these mistakes.

There''s no doubt that Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is immensely popular as a pet parrot and one of the goofiest of the many cockatoo breeds.

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A dog toy that''s rewarding and fun! The KRUUSE BUSTER ActivityMat serves up plenty of brain busters and teasers that will keep your dog guessing.

Also known as the Italian Pointer, the Bracco Italiano is an athletic gun dog. With their strong muscles and long ears, these dogs are the pride of Italy.

The Giant Spitz lives up to its name with his classic, spitz-like characteristics and his large size. These dogs were traditionally used for guarding.

Pet Parents won''t leave their furbabies behind when embarking on a road trip. Make the trip as comfortable and safe as possible with this essential gear.

Knifefish are a fascinating species of freshwater fish belonging to the eel family. They are characterized by their long, tapered bodies and anal fins.

For the past 20 years, Willie Ortiz has been looking after stray cats in his hometown. Help him continue his work caring for these homeless pets.

The Snowshoe has a reputation for being a mellow cat with a sweet, affectionate personality. They like being with people and other pets, and with children.

The Crested Malt was developed by crossing the sweet Maltese with the friendly Chinese Crested- and it can inherit the parents'' hypoallergenic qualities.

An asset to the bird hunter, the Portuguese Pointer is considered to be one of the ultimate gundogs. He is a loyal watchdog who is reliable with children.

Dogs have long been using their noses in a working capacity. But experts now say that cats may be even better than dogs as search and rescue animals.