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Abyssinian Cat Fishing

September 17, 2011 By 23 Comments
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perfektphoto.com Simba the abyssinian cat fishing. He’s found the aquarium to be an endless supply of entertainment. So far, he hasn’t caught anything, but he keeps on trying! It’s also his personal 20 gallon water bowl. Simba is the studio manager for Hawaii wedding photographers Perfekt Photo.

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Abyssinian cat at Toledo TICA show 2005

September 13, 2011 By 3 Comments
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TICA judge discovers a method for stirring a cat!

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African Serval and Abyssinian – Spectacular cats.

September 6, 2011 By 13 Comments
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African Serval and Abyssinian – Spectacular cats.. I love cats and there was a time when I would have been like the dude in Scarface and bought a tiger, jaguar or cheetah. I’ve grown, I still love the big cats but our little domestic house cat will suffice.

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Is an Abyssinian Cat Right For You?

September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Abyssinian cats have unique personalities and are one of the most popular short-haired felines. What makes them so special, and would one be a good fit for your home? First, they want to spend time with their owners. They are not pets that content themselves with sitting in a corner while you go about your business. Abys want to ‘help’ you with whatever you are doing and be right in the center of family activities.

Many owners enjoy these felines because of their outgoing nature. They love to interact with their families. These kitties are also extremely loyal and affectionate instead of the rather aloof nature of some breeds.

This cat breed is very inquisitive and curious. Abyssinians do not like to be left alone. If you work outside the home or are gone frequently, consider getting another kitty as a companion. You will have a much happier pet if you do so. Also, you may find that without another animal, your feline may demand too much of your attention.

An Aby is not for you if you are looking for a sedate, lap companion. Since they are very lively, this type of feline does best with owners who are also energetic and active. They are too busy to be interested in sitting still for very long.

Another characteristic of this breed is their high intelligence. Many can be successfully taught to do tricks. Training actually helps to give their active minds a much needed workout. This also adds to their companionship value as they are smart enough to understand the workings of your household.

You do have to make sure your pet has plenty of toys and other activities for amusement. Abys who get bored coupled with their inquisitive natures are apt to get into lots of trouble if they do not have plenty to occupy themselves with. Even as an adult, cats of this breed retain their playful natures.

Many of these felines actually enjoy playing in water. They also are well-known for their tendency to climb to seemingly impossible heights and then perch in the highest spot.

This breed tends to get along well with other pets including dogs. They do like children, although they are probably too energetic for younger kids.

Abyssinian cats are understandably very popular. If you are looking for an active, involved feline member of your family, an Aby could be the perfect fit.

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Varieties of Guinea Pig Breeds

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Robert Prior asked:




‘Guinea Pig Breeds?’ You may think ‘Is there more than one types of guinea pig?’, well yes of course! In fact there are thirteen different breeds of guinea pigs! But that is not all… nope, in addition to the breeds, there’s also many variations of colour in cavies which makes each guinea pig very unique!

Because there are many breeds, only a few are commonly used for pets. Sadly most of them were found undesirable by the breeders or only bred solely for good companionship.

The most popular types are the Short Hair, Abyssinian, Peruvian, and Sheltie Breed (‘Silkie’ outside of England). The first three are commonly used in competition.

Nearly most of the guinea pig breeds have a satin variant gene “Hollow hair shafts”, which give the cavies’ coat a special gloss and shiny look. This, however with evidence can cause severe bone problems, including Osteodystrophy and Paget’s disease.

Merino, Alpaca, and Texel have ‘Rex gene’ which gives them a coarse, crimped coat, although Texel is common, Merino and Alpaca is not.

Now more to the point, here is the list of the breeds:

Most Common Breeds

Abyssinian

They are one of the most popular and recognizeable guinea pig. The main distinguishing feature of their coat pattern are that it has ‘cowlicked rosettes’ of hair (fur shaped in whorls). The texture of the coat are rough and coarse.

Peruvian Breed

They have long hair that grows continuously all over its body, this can be up to twenty inches (50 cm). The hair falls down over the face and back end, which makes it difficult to make out which end is which. Peruvians have a tendency to chew their coats, which is a normal behaviour, known as ‘barbering’.

Rex Breed

They have short, rough, and fuzzy hair that stands on end all over their body. This breed are responsible for the ‘Rex Gene’ which produced other breeds of guinea pigs, such as Alpaca, Merino, and Texel.

Sheltie/Silkie Breed

They are very similar to Peruvians but have long hair that flows back over their body, not forward over their face. When viewing them from above, their body will look like a teardrop shape and does not have a central part.

Short Haired Breed

Also known as English and American Guinea Pig breed and are the most popular. They have short, straight and smooth hair which resembles their relatives and ancestors in Cavia Genus. Their nose are wide and curved, known as ‘Roman Nose’.

Teddy Breed

They look similar to the Rex breed although their fur is soft and fluffy. Because of the moderate length of the Teddy’s hair, they resemble a soft toy so therefore they are often called as Teddy Bear Guinea Pig.

Texel Breed

They are one of the new breed of Guinea Pigs. They came from cross breeding of a Rex and a Silkie. Instead of long straight hairs, they have curly hair. The hair on their face are shorter and they do not have a fringe.

Rare Breeds

Abbyruvian / Sheba Mini Yaks

They have partially long haired, very much like a cross between Abyssinian and Peruvian. Their long hair sticks out with a bit of curls.

Alpaca

They looks like Peruvian with curly hair.

Coronet

They look like a cross between Sheltie and Crested as they have longer hair but with a crest on their head.

Crested

They look very much like Short Haired Breeds, but with a crest on their head which is normally white but can be any colours.

Merino

They look like Coronet but has curly hair

Hairless

They only have hair on their noses, feet, and legs, while the rest of the body are hairless. They are very rare.

Ridgeback

They are similar to the Short haired, but with hair ridge running along their back.

Although I may have explained the differences between each breed, that is not the only thing that is different about them. They also come in many different colours, although only a maximum of three colours appear on each individiual cavy. The colours are grouped into ‘Black Series’, ‘Red Series’, and White.

The ‘Black Series’ consist of the following black, chocolate, lilac, and beige. Meanwhile in the ‘Red Series’ they includes red, orange, buff, cream and white.

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Abyssinian cat gone crazy

August 28, 2011 By 25 Comments
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The gimme,gimme,gimme that goes on at mealtimes.

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Choosing the Right Guinea Pig For You – Step by Step

August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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1. Guinea Pigs can be bought at a Pet shop, from a Breeder or from a Rescue centre where you can give a full grown piggy a home. they are very inexpensive to buy anywhere.

2. Wherever you buy your pigs from make sure they are fit & healthy. Babies are ready to leave their Mum at about 6 weeks old. Watch all the pigs before you choose. Look for a healthy one that is both active & inquisitive. All small animals are slightly nervous of people they don’t know, so just leave them alone when they will scurry away.

3. What to look for when finding your perfect guinea pig friend: – A smooth Glossy coat with no bald patches or scabs. – Bright clean eyes. – A clean nose. – Quiet breathing. – A plump rounded body resembling a brick with rounded corners! – A clean mouth with no dribbling. – The face should be gently rounded, not ratty, with a flat nose, large bold eyes & large petal shaped ears that droop.

4. If you are around during the day to spend quality time with you guinea pig then just get one, or more if you want that. Guinea pigs are social & it is probably better to get 2 to keep each other company when you are not there.

5. Whether to choose male or female is again up to you. If you’re wanting to mate them obviously make sure they get on first! A female & female or a male & male combination can be great but just introduce them at an early age (brothers are better for boys) then they grow together.

6. There are 13 recognised breeds of guinea pig which include Abyssinian, English smooth coat, American, Coronet, Peruvian, Sheltie, Teddy, Texel, & English Crested. The Peruvian, Silkie & Teddy are available in Satin breeds. Satin refers to the sheen or the shininess of the animals coat. Satin animals should have brilliant coats in order to suceed in the show ring. All breeds have the basic same guinea pig characteristics like medium length with their shoulders the tallest part. The Texel is the exception which has a short cobby body.

7. If you want to show your guinea pig make sure you buy the right one to do this to start with as you may have to get it to stand still for it to be judged. There are shows being held all the time but rarely advertised outside the pages of specialist publications. It would be a great place to find the perfect show Guinea Pig if that’s what you’re after The Abyssinian has to have 8 rosettes to be show quality for instance.

8. If you’ve a small child say like under 7, it may be better to have a guinea pig as a family pet until they are old enough to look after it themselves. It’s an ideal child’s pet for them to cuddle it & kiss. So just when they are able to know that this is a real thing & not a toy – as a parent you’ll know the right time.

9. Depending on the breed you select it may have smooth, short hair. Or it may have a kinked cow licked or curly coat. Its hair may be gorgeous long flowing locks. Short haired Guinea Pigs are easier for you to care for if thats more of a priority for you, with only a brush every now & then. With long hair guinea pigs you’ll need to make sure they are tangle free daily.

10. If you are buying a full size guinea pig as opposed to a baby,its going to be around the 1.3kg – just slightly more than a bag of sugar. If yours feels heavy ask for it to be weighed at the shop or breeders. A healthy pet is what you want & what your pig wants too! They may live for around 6 or 7 years or a lot longer if well looked after….time to go & choose your pet now, you can always let me know what you choose.

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Information Regarding the Domestic Cat Ocicat

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Ocicat is a spotted feline named after its resemblance to the wild cat Ocelot. The creation of the breed was quite accidental and relatively recent, occurring in the mid nineteen sixties, during the crossing of an Abyssinian male with a Siamese female. The spotted cats with a striking appearance rapidly earned widespread appreciation at that time and were selectively bred to propagate the new breed. Initial recognition came in the late sixties but it took two more decades for the new breed to gain championship status. Abyssinian and Siamese outcrosses were employed initially to add to the genetic variety and traits of the Ocicat. With time, American Shorthairs were also added to the mix to give the cat its supple, muscular body type.

Ocicat is a well built, somewhat large breed with a good musculoskeletal frame. It is slightly fuller than the Siamese and has a strong, graceful profile. Surprisingly heavy, the cat weighs in the range of six to ten pounds for females and ten to fifteen pounds for males. Coat is short, close-lying, shiny and occurs in twelve recognized colors including six variants of silver. Other colors include blue, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn, lavender and tawny. Head is triangular with big ears and slanted almond shaped eyes that occur in shades of green, copper and gold.

Renowned for their intelligence, Ocicats are very easy to train. They are often compared to dogs for their ability to play fetch games and move about on a leash. They often show a fondness for water and respond to verbal cues from their owners. While the overall appearance of the Ocicat is of a truly wild, exotic cat, in reality these pretty cats are totally gentle and domestic pets.

Ocicats are quite active and playful and at times can even be a little destructive. They love to play and be around their humans and follow them everywhere. Totally lap cats, Ocicats are very people oriented. They are not shy of strangers and respond well to other pets and children.

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Some Popular Cat Breeds

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Cats are playful and lovable and different breeds have their own characteristics. We will consider some breed of cats that give them their names:

Persian

Persian is the nature of cat that you can groom and spoilt them and is one of the most well liked pet around. With their regal hairs, these cats are amazing striking and they are devoted and loving cats too. Persian is furry and comes in almost every color that you can visualize. Such cat is tame and will accompany you to watch TV and you can pet it all you like.

Siamese

Siamese is a popular breed and almost everyone identify with it. Besides being beautiful with big blue eyes and elegant coat, they need little amount of grooming. They are an intelligent feline but can be quite annoying when they try to attract your attention with their yowling sound. If you are a passive person, do not get a Siamese as they are active as well as playful which is more appropriate for those who have a lively lifestyle and personality.

Manx

Manx is a unique breed of cat that has no tail but other than that they are a muscular and solid breed. Their appearance is enhanced by their short glossy coat and they are intelligence as well as a great character. Being playful and active, they are compliant and get along well with all family members.

Burmese

Burmese is medium size but muscular and affectionate but not to the extent of shocking you. They are a stunning cat with short glossy coat and Burmese are generally categorized into traditional, contemporary and European. The traditional is well built and muscular with a rounded head whereas the contemporary has a burly body and pronounced round and space eyes with stunning color for instant sable, champagne, platinum and blue. European as the name implied assumes a more foreign look. They are graceful with slimmer body and they come in many colors. Burmese is great companion as well as a loving and smart cat.

Himalayan

The Himalayan besides being popular breed is a sweet and demonstrative cat but need plenty of grooming. It is big boned with round body and the coat makes it even expansive. Himalayan exists in two ****** varieties and they are extreme and traditional. Both varieties have small and rounded ears with full cheeks and a prominent chin. If you prefer to deal with fewer health problems then pick traditional. Himalayan is a great indoor cat with streak of playfulness in them.

Abyssinian

Abyssinian is the kind with lots of energy and very active as well as playful. It has striking green and gold eyes and come in midsize with striking tick pattern. Abyssinian is fun and entertaining and comes in 3 different breed colors.

- Ruddy, where it has orange and brown color
- Red, with warm fur color that is accompanied with chocolate brown spots
- Blue, which is a unique color.

The striking colors make Abyssinian a graceful and regal cat with soft, silky coat that is medium in length.

Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Mau is a beautiful and graceful cat with natural spot and very well developed. They may be muscular but not heavy and very fast with rounded head plus almond shape eyes that is green in color. They are unique from other cats with their spots that differ in shape, size and location. They are smart, active and extremely loyal with beautiful coats of medium length.

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Revealed – Flaxseed Oil Vs Fish Oil – Which is Best For You?

August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The main thing to remember when comparing flaxseed oil vs fish oil is that there is no DHA or EPA in flax seed oil instead it contains ALA and EFA, while ALA is an omega 3 fatty acid it is not as valuable as EPA or DHA to the human body. The amounts of ALA that are converted to these two fatty acids are done in small amounts. Another large difference is that fish oils is derived from fish and flax seed is derived from a plant.

ALA supplementation can not make up for a lack of DHA in the bloodstream making DHA an essential part of the human diet. ALA has to be converted by the body in order to be useful. Depression and other disorders have been associated with low levels of DHA in the blood. Flaxseed oil vs fish oil for the relief of depression symptoms showed that fish oils had more value.

A micro alga which provides DHA is suggested as an alternative for those on a vegan diet. It is easy for the body to convert DHA to EPA or other fatty acids. The benefits of DHA, DPA and EPA have been studied for heart health. The combination of all three gives the body the most beneficial effects. DHA is the most effective for the decrease of cholesterol levels. There are fewer benefits of flaxseed oil vs fish oil when it comes to the reduction of cholesterol.

Flaxseed oil vs fish oil for the reduction of inflammation shows that fish oils triglycerides help to reduce inflammation. Flaxseed has been shown to reduce the need for medication in arthritis suffers. Excess stomach acids are reduced with flaxseed oils. Ulcers and irritable bowel disorders are helped with the use of flaxseed oil as well as the prevention of toxins in the bowel.

With fish oils there is a chance of contamination due to the fish being susceptible to pollution in the water. Its purity is dependant upon the regulations of refinement and the type of fish used to produce it. Flaxseed oil is the better choice if you are a pure vegetarian but there are more benefits to fish oils.

Omega 3′s has been shown to be beneficial when it comes to the preventions of cancer and heart disease. The presence of acne has reduced and the brains functions have been improved.

Flaxseed oil fish oil is completely dependent on your dietary needs. However there are two problems associated with relying completely on flaxseed oil as a source for omega 3 fatty acids is that the body requires a lot of enzymes in order to convert ALA to EPA and DHA. This isn’t the most efficient process and gets less efficient as we begin to age or become ill. The second draw back is that there is 1 gram of EPA and DHA produced by the consumption of eleven grams of ALA. There is more flaxseed oil required than fish oils in order to provide the body with the required amount of omega 3′s.

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