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Miniature Pinscher
A tiny, deer-like German toy with the gait of a proud trotter—not a miniature Doberman at all.
Kaka
A forest parrot of New Zealand, olive-brown with red underparts, curious and vocal.
English Spot
A striking breed with a white body marked by a colored butterfly nose spot, eye circles, cheek spots and a col…
Ragdoll
A large, semi-longhaired breed with striking blue eyes and colourpoint markings, famous for going limp when he…
Dobermann
The sleek German guardian and working dog: athletic, loyal, and among the most trainable protectors.
Red-breasted Parakeet
A green parakeet with a red breast in males, social and often kept as a pet.
Checkered Giant
A large breed with a white body, colored butterfly nose patch, eye markings and a long colored spine stripe, o…
Birman
A long-haired colourpoint breed with white 'gloved' paws, deep blue eyes and a silky coat; sweet, social and d…
German Pinscher
The medium, short-coated original pinscher—vigilant, versatile, and full of drive.
Mulga
A small colorful parrot with a scarlet chest and blue face, calm and easy to keep.
Maine Coon
One of the largest domestic breeds, with a shaggy long coat, tufted ears and a thick ringed tail; friendly, do…
Giant Schnauzer
The largest schnauzer: a wiry-coated, black or salt-and-pepper working guardian of great drive.
Rock Pigeon
The wild ancestor of the domestic pigeon, gray with iridescent neck and dark wing bars.
Norwegian Forest Cat
A large, robust longhaired breed from Norway with a waterproof double coat, tufted ears and a bushy tail; hard…
Standard Schnauzer
The original schnauzer: a medium, wiry-coated, salt-and-pepper all-rounder with a big personality.
Domestic Pigeon
Domesticated descendant of the rock pigeon, bred in hundreds of colors and shapes.
Siberian
A large, triple-layered longhaired breed from Russia, with a dense water-repellent coat and a lively, gentle p…
Miniature Schnauzer
The small, bearded schnauzer—the most popular of the three, a cheerful, low-shedding companion.
Homing Pigeon
A trained domestic pigeon with extraordinary homing instinct, returning from hundreds of km.
Balinese
A longhaired Siamese with a silky, flowing coat, colourpoint pattern and vivid blue eyes; highly vocal, intell…
Bernese Mountain Dog
A tricolored Swiss mountain dog: gentle, calm, and devoted, with a silky long coat.
Fancy Pigeon
Bred purely for appearance with frills, feathered feet or unusual head shapes.
Mongolian Gerbil
A social desert rodent with a sandy-brown body, long tail and strong hind legs for jumping.
Javanese
A long-haired Oriental in many colours and patterns, with a silky coat and wedge-shaped head; extremely social…
