See-through fish, fish that swims upside down, fish that walk on land, fish that use electricity to kill, and fish that emit sound are but a few of the attractions to be found in this group of fish. Character A common feature among the majority...

Overview The German Rex is genetically compatible with Cornish Rex. The breed was developed by Dr. Rose Scheuer-Karpin from Germany and Professor Letard from France in the 1950s. Although a quite rare breed, it can be found under the same name in Europe. The type has remained the same:...

History & Overview The West Siberian Laika, known in his native Russia as Zapadno-Sibirskaya Laika, is a breed of hunting dogs which belongs to a group of three varieties: The Russian-European Laika, the West Siberian Laika, and the East Siberian Laika. The West Siberian Laika is believed to be the...

Overview The Swedish Vallhund originated in Sweden and was first used for herding cows and ratting. Although small (12 - 14 inches at the shoulder), this breed is powerfully built and has lots of energy. The breed bears a striking resemblance to the Welsh Corgi apart from its...

History & Overview In Mongolia, any shepherd dog is called "khonchnokhoy," or "sheepdog." All of the five national Mongolian dogs (bankhar, uzemchi, taiga-nokhoy, borz-nokhoy, sharaid) are suitable for livestock guarding. Still, when it comes to reliability and independent thinking, the Bankhar is without doubt number one.