Canis aureus
Asian jackal
Features:It is a nominative subspecies of the golden jackal.
The Asian jackal is a small jackal.The sociality of the Asian jackal is highly developed, and cooperative hunting is their most important work, with a success rate of about three times that of individual hunting. Adult jackals in the group will put half-digested meat into their stomachs and then vom...
Gray Wolf
Wolf, Canis lupus, Common Wolf, Plains Wolf, Timber Wolf, Tundra Wolf
Features:People usually call it "wolf".
Grey wolf, Arctic wolf, etc., is usually referred to as "wolf" in human society. There are 38 subspecies and 1 domesticated species (domestic dog).The size of the gray wolf mainly depends on the geographical location, and there are great differences in the distribution area. The higher the...
Snowshoe Cat
Features:It is a new breed bred in the United States, characterized by its four snow-white hooves.
The Snowshoe cat originated in the United States and was produced by mating mixed-color American Shorthair and Siamese cats.The origin of the Snowshoe cat can be traced back to the 1960s, when a Siamese cat raised by Dorothy Hinds Daugherty in Philadelphia, USA, gave birth to a litter of three kitte...
Turkish Van
Van Kedisi,VAN CAT
Features:Türkiye's national treasure is more expensive than you can imagine
The Turkish Van cat is a pure natural cat that originated in the Lake Van region of Turkey. It is a mutation of the Turkish Angora cat. Strictly speaking, it is a strain of the Angora cat, so it is very similar to the Angora cat.Turkish Van cats are particularly tenacious, have good environmental to...
Siberian Forest Cat
Сибирская,Сибирская кошка
Features:The largest and oldest natural cat breed in existence, the Russian national cat
Siberian Forest Cat Russian: "Сибирская", also known as Siberian Forest Cat. Russia's national cat. It is a very common cat in the Russian market and Siberian countryside.According to recorded history, the Siberian breed has been around for at least a thousand years. It was cl...
Norwegian Forest Cat
Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt
Features:Cats with Norse mythology
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a cat that lives in the Norwegian forest. It is a breed unique to the Scandinavian Peninsula.There are two speculations about the origin of the Norwegian Forest Cat: The first possibility is that the pirates in the 13th century brought back cats from Asia Minor (Caucus, A...
Bombay cat
Little Black Panther, Mona Lisa, Mini Ponza
Features:Named after its resemblance to a cheetah
The Bombay cat is a modern breed, bred by American breeders in 1958 by crossbreeding Burmese cats (Black Shao cats) and American black shorthair cats. Because of its appearance similar to that of an Indian cheetah, it was named after the Indian city of Bombay.The Bombay cat not only retains the colo...
Abyssinian cat
Rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, Aby, Red Aby
Features:Legend has it that the modern Abyssinian cat is a descendant of the ancient Egyptian cat that was worshipped as a "sacred creature" in ancient Egypt.
The Abyssinian cat is one of the oldest known breeds.The origin of the name is not because its homeland is in Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia), but because the report of the first "Abyssinian Cat Show" in the UK stated that it was imported from Ethiopia. The first mention of this...
Japanese Bobtail Cat
ジャパニーズボブテイル
Features:The tail is only about 10 cm long, one of the cat breeds with a short tail
The Japanese Bobtail cat is a native cat breed in Japan. It is also called the calico cat or the short-tailed calico cat in Japan. This cat has a long history. Some people believe that it was introduced to Japan from China or Korea more than 1,000 years ago. The Japanese believe that calico cats are...
Sphynx
Canadian Hairless
Features:The fur feels soft and silky, like satin, which is unique among many breeds.
The Canadian Sphynx was bred by cat lovers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1966 from a litter of almost hairless kittens through inbreeding and selection, specifically for cat lovers who are allergic to cat hair.The earliest recorded hairless cats were a pair of brothers named Nellie and Dick who wer...
American Curl
Curl-eared cat, Fold-eared cat
Features:Cat with curled ears
The American Curl is a cat with curled ears. This is not a physiological defect, nor is it artificially caused, but rather a result of genetic mutation.The American Curl originated in California, USA. Legend has it that in 1981, a female black cat in southern California was covered with soft and smo...
Egyptian Mau
Pharaoh cat, Egyptian god cat
Features:Believed to be a cat kept in ancient Egypt
The Egyptian cat is an ancient breed, and there are graphic and text records of it on tombstones and scrolls in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago.As the name suggests, the Egyptian cat originated in Egypt. In the history of domestic cats, the Egyptian cat may be the earliest. 1400 years ago, imag...
Manx cat
Manx
Features:One of the eight most famous cats in the world, Edward VII's favorite pet
The Manx cat is an unusual tailless cat breed. Its body shape is similar to that of the British Shorthair cat, but its hind legs are longer than its front legs, so it walks like a rabbit.According to legend, the Manx cat boarded Noah's Ark one step later than other animals, and its tail was caug...
Singapura
gutter cat, sewer cat
Features:One of the smallest cats in the world
The Singapore cat originated in Singapore. It was discovered in the early 1970s. It is a very small cat. It is the smallest cat breed among all cat breeds currently recognized.The Singapore cat is more active, playful and curious. It likes to run around and even get into the sewer. Therefore, it was...
Havana cat
Havana brown cat, chestnut exotic cat
Features:Cigar color cat
The Havana cat was bred by British animal husbandry experts in the early 1950s. It is a hybrid of chocolate-point Siamese cats and British short-haired cats. Because its fur, whiskers, and nose are all brown, the same color as the famous Cuban Havana cigars, it is named Havana cat, which means cigar...
Somali cat
Features:Cute cats come from genetic mutations
The Somali cat is probably native to Africa. Don’t think too much about it. It actually has nothing to do with Somali pirates.The Abyssinian cat is a famous short-haired cat. It is said that one year, a purebred Abyssinian cat gave birth to a long-haired cat. Biologists found that this was a geneti...
Korat cat
Felis catus
Features:As a traditional wedding gift in Thailand
The Korat cat originated in Thailand and was named after its place of origin, the province of Klong Sor, Thailand. It is known locally as "Sisewat", which means auspiciousness. The Korat cat is one of the oldest famous cat breeds that still maintains its pure bloodline.The handsome silver-...
Ibizan Hound
Balearic Hound
Features:His sharp features, large erect ears, and bright colors are his distinctive features.
The Ibizan Hound originated from the Balearic Islands. It is a hound with sharp vision, keen sense of smell, and amazing jumping ability. It is one of the most graceful dog breeds among the ancient dog breeds.The Ibizan Hound was originally an excellent shepherd dog, an excellent competitor in dog s...
Griffon Bruxellois
Brussels Griffon,Belgian Griffon, Short-haired Petit, Barbazar, Belgian Rough-haired Hound
Features:Belgium's most iconic toy dog
The Brussels Griffon originated in Belgium.In 1880, the Belgian local dog was bred after mating with the pug. It has a pug-like muzzle and short hair, and also has the bloodline of the German monkey face dog. It has become the favorite dog of the Belgian royal family. By the 19th century, people fel...
Canaan Dog
Features:Aloof and curious towards strangers, loyal and friendly towards owners
The Canaan Dog originated in the Middle East and was originally used as a guide dog. Now, the Canaan Dog can be used for herding, alerting, tracking and rescue.The ancestor of the Canaan Dog was a wild dog called the "Pariah Dog" domesticated by the ancient Israelites. At first, the Canaan...
Flat-Coated Retriever
Features:Often mistaken for "black golden retriever", but it is not actually a breed
The Flat-Coated Retriever was created in the 18th century by crossbreeding the Labrador, Irish Setter, and Curly-Coated Retriever. It was probably created in Newfoundland.The Flat-Coated Retriever has a strong sense of individuality and an endearing ability to take care of oneself. It is a happy, ac...