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The Shar-Pei is believed to originally come from the Guangdong province of China. Though the exact ancestry of this breed is unknown, they may be distant relatives to the Chow Chow, being that the two share the same blue-black tongue. The Shar Pei is considered to be a very ancient dog breed. Images of the Shar-Pei show up on pieces of pottery, which suggest that this breed existed during the Han Dynasty (200 B.C.!).The Shar-Pei was originally kept as a farm dog and was used for hunting, guardin …

The Persian cat, named after its place of origin, is one of today’s most popular breeds. They are known for their large round heads, short muzzles and wonderful personalities. They are one of the oldest breeds and one of the most sought-after. Persian cats have become very popular in the United States, as well as France and Britain.They make great pets for all different types of families. They do very well in apartments, being that they are relatively quiet cats and are comfortable with stranger …

Named by the perceptive Teddy Roosevelt, the Rat Terrier, also known as Feist, American Rat Terrier or Ratting Terrier, originated in Great Britain in 1820 as a cross between Fox Terriers and other European Terriers that include Manchester Terriers and Bull Terriers. They were then brought to the US during the 1890’s.In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt moved into a white house that was infested with mice and rats that seemed to be immune to traps and poison. Little did he know he was naming a …

The ancestor for the Bichon is the French breed known as the Barbet, or Water Spaniel. The name, “Barbichon,” probably came from the French name for beard, “barbiche,” and was later shortened to “Bichon.” Originally there were four recognized Bichons: the Bichon Maltais,(now, the Maltese), Bichon Bolognaise,(now, the Bolognese), Bichon Havanais,(now, the Havanese), and the Bichon Teneriffe, who later became known as the Bichon a Poil Frise, hence the current Bichon Frise of today. Origi …

The Chinese Crested is a Hairless dog with decorative trim! These small, affectionate dogs stand nine to thirteen inches in height, weigh twelve pounds or less and live approximately thirteen to fifteen years. That's a long life, and therefore, a HUGE doggie commitment. I have had mine for almost 12 years, and she's still acting like a pup! Although there is little information available on the origin of this breed, it is believed that they originally descended from African hairless dogs and w …