Breed History – As with many specialist cat breed names, the Balinese has no connection with its namesake, and does not originate from any part of Indonesia. It is also known as a long-haired Siamese, and this is a very apt description of the cat, which dates back to the 1920s. (more…)
Breed History – Originating from the UK place of the same name in the 19th century, the Norwich Terrier is a hardy breed of dog that was conceived to hunt down rats and other small vermin. First recognised as a show dog in 1932, the Norwich Terrier has gone on to win the hearts of many owners worldwide thanks to their vibrant personality. (more…)
Breed History – Sometimes also known as the Swiss Mountain cat, the Havana Brown is a very famous breed that has been active since the late 1800s. Having said that, it is a rare breed of cat to own, and with a small breeding pool to sustain it, it is a very rare and expensive cat to both buy and own. Despite their name, Havana Browns have no connection to the Cuban island of the same name. (more…)
Breed History – As its name suggests, the Norwegian Elkhound is originally from Norway, being a dog that is descended from the Spitz line of canines. Before it became popular as a domestic pet, the Elkhound was used for hunting deer and moose, and were specially trained to chase their prey down, no matter how much larger they were in size. (more…)
Breed History – A relatively new breed of cat, the Ragamuffin was conceived in 1994. The breed is a descendant of the Ragdoll type of cat, and as such the two share many of the same characteristics. (more…)
Breed History – Dubbed Britain’s oldest breed of dog, like many terrier breeds, the Welsh Terrier was originally conceived as a way of controlling vermin, in particular foxes, badgers and vermin. However, whilst it is still used for this purpose to this day, it is now arguably more popular as a pet and show dog. According to the UK Kennel Club it is in danger of dying out, with only a few hundred registrations each year. (more…)
