Overview The Himalayan is a medium to large cat with a cobby body, heavy bone structure, firm muscles, and thick, short, powerful neck. The short tail is heavier at the base, tapering to full plume or bush. Short, straight legs have a heavy bone structure. The coat is...

Appearance The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) live in coral reefs and are famous for their striking patterns and colors. The angelfishes include numerous beautiful and colorful species. There are two groups of angelfishes: large and dwarf, Centropyge. Dwarf angelfish usually does not exceed 5 inches in length, while some large...

History & Overview In England, the English Toy Spaniel is known as the King Charles Spaniel, which is also its official name under FCI classification. He is not to be confused, however, with the Cavalier King Charles, which is a separate breed. Character

History & Overview The Italian Wire-haired Pointing Dog, known in his native Italy as Spinone Italiano, is an old breed of pointing dogs. The breed was particularly popular with royalty across Europe in the 14th through 16 centuries. Translated from Italian, "Spinone" means "very prickly," which could refer...

Over 110 species of loaches live in freshwaters of Europe, Asia, and some areas of Africa. Physical Characteristics They have small scales and three to six barbels around the toothless mouth, which is set back beneath the snout. Loaches have two ways of breathing: gills...