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A standard spotted male Bengal (Howl) at ten months of age. 72

The Joys and Hazards of Living with a Bengal Cat

by Theophanes

Although there are lots of sites that just fawn over the Bengal breed there doesn't tend to be too many that describe just what life is like with these cats. In this article I hope to both educate the audience... published 9 months ago

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Genetic Anomalies in Rats

by Theophanes

The domestication of rats have taught many fanciers the power of genetics and selective breeding as we have somehow turned an animal with two color phases (agouti and albino) into an animal capable of being a... published 8 months ago

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Sphynx cat (Sloopy) singing for a more punderful name65

Punderful Names for Furless Pets

by Theophanes

Naming animals can be a fun and amusing activity, especially when the said animal happens to have some unique characteristics. Dogs, cats, rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs and probably a few other... published 9 months ago

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Olde English Babydoll Sheep

by Theophanes

Olde English Babydoll Sheep are a breed of livestock that have stolen the hearts of generations. These sheep can trace their ancestry back to Southdown sheep that were bred in the Sussex county of England.... published 7 months ago

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Mammal Hybridization: The Truth and The Myths

by Theophanes

We've probably all heard the stories about Frankenstein experiments gone awry and creatures being crossed that would never have bred together in nature. Or perhaps we heard stories growing up about cabbits and... published 8 months ago

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Coat Pattern: Mackerel Tabby | Color: Blue | Breed: Devon Rex77

The Truth about Tabbies: Basic Tabby Genetics

by Theophanes

When learning about cat genetics it's probably a wise idea to start where the domestic cat started, with the tabby gene. The tabby gene is an amazingly diverse gene that can cause a variety of coat patterns,... published 7 months ago

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Common Furless Rat Health Problems

by Theophanes

I used to breed rats. They were my passion in life and I had a full-fledged rattery for nearly a decade before life in general forced me to take a break. My favorite things to breed for were dumbos in very odd... published 9 months ago

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Miniature Livestock: An Overveiw

by Theophanes

Miniature livestock have been around for almost as long as any domesticated livestock but today they are still relatively unrecognized by the general population. However they are currently gaining popularity... published 7 months ago

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How to Breed Healthy Furless Rats

by Theophanes

Furless (sphynx) rats are one of the hardest types of rats to breed. They often have reproductive issues and depending on the line they may also be riddled with other health problems. They take a little more... published 9 months ago

2 comments    how to pets animal

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Interesting Facts About Rats

by Theophanes

Love them or hate them you have to admit that rats have some of the most interesting quirks and histories. Here are just a few interesting little tidbits to tease the mind. The first albino rats to be bred in... published 3 months ago

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