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Japanese Spitz
Small but mighty: With its lush pure white coat and lively, proud expression, the small Japanese Spitz is a real eye-catcher. However, it certainly doesn’t stand out for noisy barking. Unlike its relatives, the Nihon Supittsu, as it is known in its native Japan, doesn’t make a fuss. In contrast to its German Spitz relatives, this alert Japanese breed only barks when truly necessary.
Cat Sitter: Loving Care for Your Feline Friends
Whether it’s a holiday, a business trip or a stay in hospital: many cat owners choose a cat sitter when they can’t look after their kitty themselves. Find out below what makes a good cat sitter and how much their services cost.
Ferrets
Ferrets belong to the mustelid family. They are demanding pets that should not be kept alone. With species-appropriate housing, these creatures reveal themselves as intelligent, lively, and remarkably lovable companions.
Cichlids
Along with all the other ornamental fish that made their way early from the tropics and subtropics into home aquariums, many representatives of the extensive and diverse family of Cichlidae (Cichlids) were included.
Diamond Dove
Easily recognisable by their white-speckled wings and the orange ring around their eyes, the diamond dove is a noteworthy exotic petite pigeon hailing from Australia. Nowadays, bird enthusiasts and hobby breeders around the world delight over these sociable birds.
Diamond Dove
Easily recognisable by their white-speckled wings and the orange ring around their eyes, the diamond dove is a noteworthy exotic petite pigeon hailing from Australia. Nowadays, bird enthusiasts and hobby breeders around the world delight over these sociable birds.
Angelfish
With their arrow-like fins and shimmering scales, angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) are the absolute stars of any aquarium. Originating from the Amazon region, this tropical fish is part of the cichlid family. If you have an aquarium with warmer water, these fish can be perfectly kept in your home.
My Dog Bites – What Should I Do?
A dog that shows aggressive behaviour towards other four-legged friends or even people poses a high risk, especially if they are already snapping, have bitten other dogs or even a person. We explain what you can do if your dog bites. But first things first: every dog is different in terms of character and background, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Japanese Spitz
Small but mighty: with his abundant pure white coat and alert, proud expression, the little Japanese Spitz is a real eye-catcher. When it comes to noisy barking, however, the Nihon Supittsu, as he is known in his native Japan, certainly doesn’t stand out. Unlike his relatives, the German Spitz breeds, this vigilant Japanese dog only raises the alarm in an emergency.
Polydactyly in Cats (Having Extra Toes)
Have you discovered a kitten in your litter with one toe too many? Then you certainly haven’t miscounted. It may be that your little companion is polydactyl, meaning they have more toes than usual. Find out here what polydactyly in cats means for their health and what else you should know about this controversial topic.