Breeds

Wild cat: The Margay

The margay is a small cat who lives in dense forests in South America. They are solitary and nocturnal, occupying large territories which they indicate using scent markings. They are similar in looks to the ocelot, though smaller, with a shorter head, larger eyes and longer legs and tail. They spend most of their time

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The Golden Retriever

A charming character combined with great loyalty makes the Golden Retriever an excellent companion for children. This trustworthy dog loves the outdoors and an active lifestyle. He’ll gladly retrieve anything you throw for him and he just loves the water too. A highly intelligent breed, the Golden responds very well to training. Avoid starting strenuous

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Breed profile: The Devon Rex

Natural mutation The first Devon Rex arose out of a completely natural mutation. In 1960, Miss Beryl Cox witnessed the birth of the first of this breed in the English county of Devon. The mother was a normal-coated stray who roamed the area, but gave birth to a male curly-coated kitten who Miss Cox named

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The German Shepherd

Highly driven, athletic, energetic and always up to a new challenge, the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) makes a great family protector, loyal companion and canine sport star. He may just be the dog for you as long as you are happy to provide him with the correct mental and physical stimulation. A GSD will reward

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Wildcats

A subspecies of the wildcat, the European wildcat is found across Europe and in some parts of Asia Minor. They resemble domestic cats and are closely related to the African wildcat, the Asian wildcat and the Chinese Mountain cat. Genetic studies have shown that our domestic cats are probably descendants of the African wildcat and

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Oriental cat

The Oriental and Siamese share many similarities in temperament and physique. They are not without reason called ‘shameless flirts’ − an Oriental cat will make sure to get your attention when she wants to. New breed First in Britain in the 1950s, and a decade later in the USA, breeders set out to create a

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