Monday, December 27, 2010

Birman Cat












Weight: 10-18 pounds

Temperament: Friendly and quiet

Grooming: Needs to be brushed daily

Other Names: Sacred Cat of Burma

Loves Affection from family?: Birman cats love their family to give affection to them.

Hair Length: Semi-long

Personality: Playful, gentle, and loving.

Other Information: Birman cats are known for their white-boot paws. They have beautiful blue eyes. The fur around their face is dark brown colored. No one is for sure where their origin took place.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Shar-Pei

Life Span: 8-12 years

Height: 18-20 inches (46-50 centimeters)

Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25 Kilograms)

Grooming- You MUST clean between EVERY wrinkle, otherwise, infection may set in.

Litter: approximately 6 puppies

American Kennel Club Group (AKC): Non-Sporting Group

Temperament: Strong, independent, calm, confident, playful, and intelligent

Exercise Requirements: Needs a daily walk

Known Heath Problems: several skin conditions, thyroid

Extra Information: Shar-Peis are known for their wrinkles. Most people are turned away from buying or adopting a shar-pei because of the sight of the wrinkles. They have an issue with drool dripping and getting everywhere. Make sure you have a cloth nearby before all that slobber gets everywhere when your shar-pei shakes. Even though it is a lot of work to keep you shar-pei in shape, you have to remember these dogs will love you to pieces.