
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-...

Sus scrofa
Wild boar, mountain boar, pig fat, Eurasian wild boar
Features:One of the most widespread species of all terrestrial mammals in the world
Wild boars are medium-sized mammals with 20 subspecies. They have a sturdy body, a large head and front end, and a small back. They have short, thick limbs, a long head, small and upright ears, and a protruding cone-like snout with an exposed cartilage pad (also known as an arched nose). Each foot h...

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...

Affenpinscher
monkey face terrier, effenpinschen, hericium
Features:A dog with a face that looks a bit like a monkey
The Affenpinscher originated in Germany. Its original meaning in German is a monkey-like terrier, and the French describe them as "Diablo" or "bearded devils."The Affenpinscher looks like a cartoon, but in fact it has powerful jaws. If given the opportunity, it can still serve as...

Curly-Coated Retriever
Features:One of the oldest retrievers, with an amazing sense of smell and memory
As the name suggests, the Curly-Coated Retriever has curly hair.In the absence of early records, the exact origin of the Curly-Coated Retriever is subject to some speculation, but there is no doubt that it is one of the oldest breeds of hounds classified as a retriever, and it is generally believed...

Soft-coated WheatenTerrier
Irish Soft Coated Terrier
Features:Ireland's oldest terrier
The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier originated in the 18th century. The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier is believed to be the oldest terrier in Ireland. It is common in Kerry and Cork, but the exact origin is unknown, and it was not known until the 19th century.There is no documented true origin of the Ir...

Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Shepherd Dog
Features:Legend has it that he would be buried with the Vikings.
The Norwegian Shepherd Dog is a lively, studious, fearless guard.It is said that the Vikings had a tradition of burying their dogs when they buried the dead. They believed that when the dead were resurrected in the afterlife, the dogs would still be able to guard them. Archaeologists have found six...

Finnish Spitz
Suomenpystykorva
Features:Looks like a fox, Finland's national dog
The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized working dog. Its English name is "Finnish Spitz". In Finland, it is called "Suomenpystykorva". In the early days, it was called Finnish Bird Dog or Finnish Spitz. Now it is called Finnish Spitz. It is the national dog of Finland.The Finnish Spi...

Irish Canyon Terrier
Wicklow Terrier
Features:An ancient stalk
The Irish Valley Terrier is a small dog with medium-length hair and great strength, used for hunting badgers, foxes and otters.In 1575, George Tubberfer mentioned the Imaar Valley Terrier in his book "Noble Temperament". This charming terrier gets its name from its Irish homeland, the Imaa...

Otterhound
Features:Good sense of smell, good swimmer
The Otterhound originated in the United Kingdom and is an amphibious hound.Capable of catching prey on land and in water, the Otterhound is a tall, matted-coated hound with a magnificent head that shows great power and majesty, a solid body and long strides that enable it to work for long periods of...

Japanese Chin
Japanese Spaniel
Features:Royal dogs of the past
The Japanese Chin's ancestor is the Chinese dog, which, like the Pug and Pekingese, is a descendant of the Tibetan Spaniel. Its long history can be traced back to 2,700 years ago.In 732 AD, the fourth year of Emperor Shomu's Tenpyo reign, the Korean royal family sent the ancestor of the Japa...

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Hound
Features:100-200 teals can be hunted in one day
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever originated in England, but there are no complete and reliable records of its development.By the time the AKC was founded in 1884, a well-defined Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed had been established and was known for its outstanding performance in the turbulent and icy wat...

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Features:The only dog breed in the world named after a king
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a lively, elegant, well-proportioned toy dog, very gorgeous and generous. This typical aristocratic temperament is very important in this breed, which contains true nobility and royal appearance. The essence of this breed is natural and does not need to be trimme...