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Nicobar Pigeon
A spectacular iridescent pigeon with long drooping hackles, the closest living relative of the dodo.
Satin Guinea Pig
A breed with a glossy, satin-like sheen on its coat that reflects light, available in short and long hair.
Nebelung
A rare, elegant longhaired breed from Russian Blue stock, with a shimmering blue-gray coat, vivid green eyes a…
Dogue de Bordeaux
France's ancient red mastiff: massive head, gentle heart, a devoted family guardian.
Emerald Dove
A small dove with brilliant emerald-green wings and orange-brown body.
Baldwin Guinea Pig
A nearly hairless breed with soft bare skin (Skinny) or born with hair that later falls out (Baldwin).
Devon Rex
A distinctive breed with a short, soft wavy coat, large bat-like ears and an elfin face; mischievous, affectio…
Cane Corso
The Italian 'bodyguard' mastiff: athletic, short-coated, and intensely loyal.
Peregrine Falcon
The fastest animal in level flight, diving over 300 km/h, dark hood and pointed wings, worldwide.
Crested Guinea Pig
A short-haired breed distinguished by a single rosette or 'crown' of hair on the top of the head.
Cornish Rex
A slender, elegant breed with a tight, rippling marcel-wave short coat and an arched back; playful, intelligen…
Dogo Canario
The Canary Islands mastiff (Presa Canario): a brindle, powerful guardian with a strong prey drive.
Common Kestrel
A small falcon with rufous back and barred tail, famous for hovering while hunting.
Fancy Rat
A domesticated brown rat bred in many colors, with a highly intelligent, social and affectionate nature.
Selkirk Rex
A medium-to-large cat with a plush, loose curly coat in both short and long hair, and a round face; easygoing,…
Fila Brasileiro
Brazil's enormous tracking mastiff (Fila): fiercely loyal to family, aloof with all others.
Merlin
A small compact falcon, dark slate above, fierce hunter of small birds.
Fancy Mouse
A small domesticated house mouse with many coat colors and patterns.
LaPerm
A curly-coated breed with a soft, bouncy rex coat, from a spontaneous US mutation; gentle, devoted and friendl…
Dogo Argentino
A white Argentine big-game hunter built to take wild boar and puma—powerful and courageous.
Saker Falcon
A large pale falcon of open grasslands, prized in falconry.
Standard Gray Chinchilla
A soft, dense-furred rodent with a characteristic blue-gray coat, large ears and a bushy tail.
Sphynx
A famous nearly hairless breed with warm, wrinkled skin and large ears; extremely affectionate, outgoing and a…
Rottweiler
The black-and-tan German drover turned world-class guardian: calm, confident, and formidable.
