The Siamese Cat
February 1, 2008
The Siamese Cat is quite arguably the eldest of 39 feline breeds accepted for registration by the CFA today.
Named after their Siam country of origin (now currently known as Thailand), members of this breed are said to have traveled to England as a gift.
It didn’t take long for the sleek appearance & matching character of the Siamese to gain popularity across shores & throughout the U.S.By the early 1900’s, the breed had made its 1st debut in the American show-cat-ring.
Named after their Siam country of origin (now currently known as Thailand), members of this breed are said to have traveled to England as a gift.
It didn’t take long for the sleek appearance & matching character of the Siamese to gain popularity across shores & throughout the U.S.By the early 1900’s, the breed had made its 1st debut in the American show-cat-ring.So, what, you may ask, makes this cat breed so premium?
Widely recognized for their arresting and sophisticated appearance, Siamese cats all share a characteristically Read the rest of this entry »
The Cargigan Welsh Corgi
February 1, 2008
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi represents one of the AKC’s oldest known herding breed-types. Descendants of the Mastiff group, these dogs are said to have originated more than 3,000 years ago, first appearing along with the Celts in the breed’s namesake Cardingshire, Wales around 1200 B.C.
Welsh farmers have been credited for shaping the Cardigan’s Tekdal ancestors into diligent and keen droving, herding, guarding, and companion dogs. Bred long and low to the ground, their body size and stature ideally suited these dogs for Read the rest of this entry »
