The Peruvian Inca Orchid goes by many names, including perro sin pelo de Peru (Peruvian hairless dog), the perros flora (flower dog), the Inca hairless dog, and the Peruvian viringo.… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
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Melissa Bauernfeind was born in NYC and got her degree in Journalism from Boston University. She lived in San Diego for 10 years and is now back in NYC. She loves adventure and traveling the world with her husband but always misses her favorite little man, "P", half Chihuahua/half Jack Russell, all trouble. She got dive-certified so she could dive with the Great White Sharks someday and is hoping to swim with the Orcas as well.
The Beauceron is also nicknamed the Bas Rouge, which generally translates to red stockings, because of the small red accents in the fur. The Beauceron (also known as the Berger… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny marine animal that is agile, intelligent, and even a bit beautiful, but also remarkably deadly. The blue-ringed octopus is a genus of highly toxic… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“The Northern Fur Seal is the largest member of the fur seal family." The fur seal is well-suited to the cold northern waters of its habitat. Blessed with extremely dense… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The muntjac is characterized by short antlers and long canine teeth, both features of early “primitive” deer. The muntjac (pronounced munt-jack with an “uh” sound) is a genus of small… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Chiweenie has a coat that is incredibly easy to brush, making their main care concern their teeth. The Chiweenie is a hybrid breed derived from the Chihuahua and the… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Lhasa Apso's original Tibetan name is Abso Seng Kye, which actually means (roughly) “bark lion sentinel dog.” It seems to have some association with the mythical snow lion in… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The intelligence of a Standard Schnauzer makes it a great therapy or search and rescue dog. The Standard Schnauzer is an intelligent, incredibly loyal dog. The history of this dog… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Each dog develops its own unique baying, which its owner can recognize from a far distance. The Black and Tan Coonhound is an all-American old-fashioned breed of dog that is… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
German Shorthaired Pointers are used by the Air Force, TSA, and other organizations to sniff out explosives. German Shorthaired Pointers are the result of German Breeders perfecting a bird dog.… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Originally, the breeding of the Pocket Pitbull seemed to be a mistake, so their origins are lost in history. However, there is some speculation that it rose in the early… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Mackenzie wolf goes by many names, but their inherited genetics from the wolves before them make them one of the top hunters in the entire world. Their gray and… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Diego Velázquez’s famous 17th-century painting of the Infanta and her dwarves includes a portrait of a Spanish Mastiff. The history of the Spanish Mastiff goes back 1,100 years to the… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Loyalty to its owner is one of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon's most prized traits. In fact, these dogs are so loyal to their owners, they can be wary of any… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
A tiger moth is most notable for its brightly colored wings. Their wing design can include a pattern of red, orange, green, white, and black. This moth's caterpillar is sometimes… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“Forty percent of all mammals are rodents!” Rodents are among the most successful animals on earth. Much of this is because of the ferocious reproductive rate of many rodents. The… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
A miniature Husky is a smaller version of the normal Siberian Husky. They have the same personality traits as the regular huskies and require special grooming to avoid shedding. Much… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Since the imperial moth doesn’t eat, it does die shortly after it lays its eggs. Its lifespan is only about one week. “The moth that looks like a dead leaf!”… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Tibetan spaniel was originally bred in Asia to alert Buddhist monks of anyone who might approach their lamasery. Friendly and vocal, the Tibetan Spaniel loves to spend time with… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Virgin Islands dwarf gecko is one of the smallest reptiles in the world. First discovered in 1964, this unique lizard is thought to inhabit several islands of the British… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Lop-ear Nubian goats have African, Middle Eastern, and British ancestry. This mixed-breed, domestic goat is famous for its rich milk, long ears, and vocal personality. Nubian goats are friendly, intelligent,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The name Kuvasz is believed to a Hungarian form of the Turkish word kawasz, meaning the armed guard of the nobility. The Kuvasz (pronounced koo-vahz) is a big, strong Hungarian… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“The Greenland shark is considered the Methuselah of Sharks.” The Greenland shark, called eqalussuaq by the Inuit people is famous for living to a great age. Biologists believe that this… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Alaskan Husky is bred to be the ultimate sled dog. They can easily burn 10,000 calories a day in the grueling race. The Alaskan Husky is an athletic working… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The zebra finch is a small songbird (and a formal member of the estrildid finches) whose origin is the southern Pacific region. Perched atop a branch or log, the male… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“A Harbor Seal is known as the photogenic seal.” With its round baby-like head, big, curious eyes, and habit of hauling out close, but not too close, to human habitation,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
When a Petite Goldendoodle sees a swimming pool, stream, or lake, they can’t resist taking a quick dip or a long swim. A Goldendoodle dog is a result of breeding… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
If Kooikerhondjes look familiar, it’s because old Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen liked to paint them. The word “Kooikerhondje” looks as though its pronunciation will be so difficult,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The mudpuppy is a type of salamander, which is a type of amphibian. What is interesting about this unassuming animal, also called the waterdog, is that it stays in its… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
It’s thought that the word feisty was derived from the Feist’s excitable temperament. The Feist dog breed is a small hunting dog that arose in the American south at some… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Koolies can have a different nose and eye colors, as dogs with darker coats have darker noses and eyes and lighter coats have lighter noses and eyes. They can even… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
As a mix between two working breeds, the Akita Shepherd can make a great guard or police dog. The Akita Shepherd was created during the 1950s and is a mix… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The howling of a Pomsky can sound like singing. Breed a Pomeranian with a Siberian Husky and you get a Pomsky. Though Pomskies are a mix between these two purebreds,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Boxers were once bred to be war dogs who performed security duties and carried messages. Meanwhile, huskies were bred to be sled dogs who ran for long distances. Breeders created… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Australian Retriever may sometimes inherit two different eye colors from its Australian Shepherd parent. The technical term for this is heterochromia iridum. An Australian Retriever is a hybrid dog… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The American Pygmy Goat, also known as the African Pygmy, started out by breeding African Dwarf goats in French Cameroon. They should not be confused with Pygmy Goats of the… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Prairie rattlesnakes may be dangerous, but they are not aggressive and will not attack humans unless provoked. The prairie rattlesnake is one of the most famous and well-recognized types of… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“The Tree Kangaroo is a kangaroo made for life in the trees.” The tree kangaroo is the only macropod known to live in trees. A macropod is a kangaroo or… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
“A Naked Mole Rat is the world’s weirdest land animal.” One of the amazing things about life on earth is that it takes many forms, even if those forms are… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Silver Labrador has blue eyes at an early age, until about 6-8 months, before their eyes turn yellow! For decades now, Labradors are topping the American Kennel Club (AKC)’s… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Raggles are alert to everything in their environment making them excellent watchdogs. Breed a Rat Terrier with a Beagle and you get a Raggle. A Raggle is one of many… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The fire salamander is the best-known salamander in Europe and a common species of salamander in Central and Southern Europe. As a middle to large-sized and strongly built salamander, it… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The puggle is a crossbreed between a pug and a beagle. These dogs are social and have a very vibrant personality, complemented by a very beautiful appearance. The puggle has… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
A Morkie puppy can weigh as little as 4 ounces. Cuteness must be exponential because when you cross an adorable Yorkshire terrier with a loveable Maltese, you get a Morkie,… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Snorkies are known for their funny, attention-getting antics. Introduction A Snorkie, also sometimes referred to as the Schnerrier, is a result of breeding a Yorkshire Terrier and a Miniature Schnauzer.… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Havashire’s parent breeds, the Yorkshire Terrier and Havanese, were favorites of upper class owners in the United Kingdom and Cuba, respectively. The Havashire is a small and cuddly lapdog… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
It’s not uncommon for Griffonshire adults to be mistaken for puppies due to their small size. Breed a Brussels Griffon with a Yorkshire Terrier and you have a puppy called… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
Chorkies love snuggling their owners! In fact, they often prefer sitting with their owners over playing with other dogs. Chorkies are mixed-breed dogs, the result of a hybrid between Yorkshire… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
If the Dachsador has inherited certain traits from its Lab parent, like the water-repellent coat, extra feet webbing, and love of water, then it could make for an excellent swimmer.… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
The Wheaten Terrier was once known as the “poor man’s Wolfhound.” The Wheaten Terrier is a small but long-legged terrier with an unusually soft, silky, and wavy coat. As the… Read More
By Melissa Bauernfeind 4 years ago
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