Animal list

The origin of the Beagle dates back to around 5th century BC. When Xenophon, who in his Treatise on hunting with dogs, refers to a hound that might well be the first Beagle. The beagle was selectively bred to produce the tiny "pocket beagle" or "glove beagle", favored by royalty from as early as the 13th...

The Cane Corso or Italian mastiff is undoubtedly, together with the Neapolitan mastiff, one of the most impressive Italian dog breeds. Its name derives from the Latin " cohors ", which means "protector, guardian of the farmyard". If you are thinking about adopting a cane corso, it will be fundamental to...

The English bull dog is a breed with an unmistakable appearance. Robust and short, they look fierce (due to their origins), despite their character which is usually affectionate and calm. They are ideal for families in which special attention is given to pets, since they are dogs that need to be continuously...

The American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff, is a dog originally from the English region of Staffordshire. Among their ancestors we find the English bulldog, the black and tan terrier, the fox terrier or the white English terrier. Later, this breed was popularized in the USA, where they developed a heavier...

We can easily recognize the Persian cat by its wide and flattened face next to their abundant fur. They were introduced in Italy from ancient Persia (Iran) around 1620 although their true origin is unknown. The standard of the current Persian as we know it, was set in 1800 in England and comes from the...

The Ragdoll was born in 1960 in California, USA but was not recognized until ten years later. The cross was made by an angora cat and a sacred male of Burma. Today it is one of the most prized breeds in North America.

The Siamese cat comes from the ancient kingdom of Siam, present-day Thailand. It was from 1880 when they began to be commercialized and were shipped to United Kingdom and later to the United States. In the 1950's, the Siamese cat began to gain prominence after being chosen by many breeders and judges...

The Australian mist is a breed that was developed in Australia in 1976. They descend from different breeds including the Burmese, the Abyssinian and other Australian short-haired cats. Dr. Truda Straede, wanted to achieve a cat with all the characteristics of its predecessors. So, a very active cat with...

The British Shorthair is one of the oldest cat breeds. Their ancestors came from Rome, who were deported by the Romans to Britain at the time. In the past they were prized for physical strength and their ability to hunt, but soon became a domestic pet.

The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Miniature or Standard Poodle. Although not officially considered a breed by any major dog expert organization, like the FCI, their popularity has warranted them an AnimalWised breedfile. Like the labradoodle’s parents, they are usually highly...

The Pyrenees Mountain dog is also known as the Great Pyrenees. Historically, this large and resistant mountain dog was used as a livestock guardian dog, but now they are well-loved for being wonderful family dogs. In this Animalwised breedfile we will tell you you all the characteristics of the Great Pyrenees,...

The poodle is one of the most well-known dogs in the world, due to their elegance, intelligence and balanced character. According to the International Cynological Federation (FCI), poodle dogs are classified into four varieties according to their size: toy, miniature, medium and standard. However, other cynological...

The Russian blue Cat is undoubtedly one of the most popular and beautiful felines. If you are thinking of adopting a cat of this breed, you must be informed of their character, hair care or specific traits they possess. AnimalWised will explain everything you need to know about the Russian blue, including...

If you have heard of or seen a lykoi cat, you were probably taken aback. This breed never leaves anyone indifferent. They are one of the newest breeds of domesticated felines. In fact, they are still in the process of being fully admitted as a breed because they are only a few specimens worldwide. This...

The bullmastiff is a guard dog by nature but at the same time is incredibly affectionate with their own family, even if they are large and muscular dogs. They can also live quietly in a small home as long as they go on walks several times a day. If you are thinking of adopting a bullmastiff, you cannot miss...

The English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent, playful and sociable dog. They feel a lot of attachment for their human family and need to always be with them to feel good. This makes them susceptible to separation anxiety. This does not mean that we can never leave them alone, but if you do not have...

The West Highland White Terrier or Westy, is a small and friendly dog, but crude and brave at the same time. Developed as a hunter dog, nowadays they are one of the best pets in existence. This breed comes from Scotland, more specifically Argyll, and is characterized by their bright white hair. They appeared...

The schnauzer is an elegant, agile and robust dog, characterized by their great intelligence and loyalty. Informally they are also called the standard schnauzer - but this is not the official name of the breed. These dogs are very curious, intelligent and of an incomparable character. They are really...

If you are thinking of adopting a shiba inu, whether a puppy or an adult and you need informed on the breed, you have came to the right place. This AnimalWised breed file will offer you all the information you need to know about this beautiful little Japanese dog. Including their character and necessary...

The pug, is a very specific dog. If there was a way to define it in two words we could say it's a bonsai mastiff. The breed's official motto multum in parvo (latin for: a lot in little: a lot of substance for such small space), certainly refers to great dog in a small body. This breed needs to have...

The Yorkshire terrier is a small dog or toy dog. If you are thinking of adopting one, it is very important that you first consider their characteristics and needs. Knowing what food they need, the size they will reach as an adult or how to carry out their training are some of the basic things you should be clear...

According to the World Canine Organization (FCI), there is one German Spitz breed with a single standard that includes five different varieties: Keeshond (Wolfsspitz) Giant Spitz (Großspitz) Medium Spitz (Mittelspitz) Miniature Spitz (Kleinspitz) Pomeranian (Zwergspitz) These five varieties are practically...

The Scottish Terrier or Scottie is a small but solid and well-muscled dog breed: a very powerful dog in a small package. Their characteristic beard gives them a peculiar look and matches their elegant bearing. In this AnimalWised file we will go over the main traits of the Scottish Terrier, including...

The Airedale Terrier is one of the largest terrier breeds, well-known because of their fame as fearless and hard-working dogs. At first glance they can look like giant, black and tan Fox Terrier, but in fact the differences between the two breeds go beyond size and coat color. If you are considering adopting...