History: The Kai is an ancient Japanese breed that was developed as a hunting dog on the island of Honshu in the province of Kai. There, it was used as a hunter of deer and boar. It was not recognized in Japan until 1934 and is still quite rare.
Physical Description: The Kai is a sturdy, medium size dog that is similar looking to other Japanese spitz dogs. It has a broad, wedge shaped head; black nose; and small triangular dark brown eyes. The large prick ears are triangular and the tail curls over the back. It is double coated with a thick, soft undercoat and a harsh, straight outer coat. It can be black brindle, red brindle, or dark brindle. It sometimes has white on the legs, chest, and belly.
Height: 17.5 to 22 inches
Weight: 25 to 55 pounds
Temperament: The Kai is a courageous hunter with a strong prey drive but gentle and devoted with its family. It’s wary of strangers but not aggressive and gets along well with other dogs. It is known for its ability to climb trees.
Activity Level: High
Best Owner: The Kai requires an experienced active owner in the suburbs or country.
Special Needs: Exercise, fenced yard, leashed, socialization, training
Possible Health Concerns: None known
The
body type and markings of the two breeds are similar, however the fur
length of the Somali requires more grooming than the Abyssinian. Unlike
most long-haired cats, Somalis shed very little excess hair. Their coat
is generally shed en masse, or "blown", once or twice a year, rather
than constantly shedding like a Persian or other long-haired cat.
Somali
Somali
Somali
Parrots,
also known as psittacines ( /ˈsɪtəsaɪnz/),[ are birds of the roughly
372 species in 86 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes,found in
most tropical and subtropical regions. The order is subdivided into
three families: the Psittacidae ('true' parrots), the Cacatuidae
(cockatoos) and the Strigopidae (New Zealand parrots).Parrots have a
generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting
temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere as well. The greatest
diversity of parrots is found in South America and Australasia.
Characteristic
features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance,
strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly
coloured, and some are multi-coloured. The plumage of cockatoos ranges
from mostly white to mostly black, with a mobile crest of feathers on
the tops of their heads. Most parrots exhibit little or no sexual
dimorphism. They form the most variably sized bird order in terms of
length.
parrots
parrots
parrots
parrots
Adorable,
loving and fairly easy to take care of, Axolotl’s make perfect pets.
Also called Mexican Walking Fish or Water Dogs, they in fact act more
like a dog than a fish. I think a fish stops being a fish when they gain
the ability to walk and chew their food. Axolotl’s
are fairly blind and are more than likely to try to eat any other fish
that you put them in a tank with, as well as take a nip at your fingers
when you feed it (don’t worry, they don’t have teeth.)
Axolotl
Axolotl
Axolotl
Axolotl
Black
Russian Terriers are more than mid-size. This rare Russian breed is
robust and strong with a good nervous system. Large, powerful, stable
and alert. The blocky shaped head should be powerfully built with a
broad skull and a long head. The mustache and beard add to the squaring
off of the muzzle. The stop should be well-defined but not pronounced.
The nose is large, and fully pigmented, black in color. The lips are
full, rounded and black at the ridges and the jaws are large and
powerful. The mouth should be meaty and if it is not, it is a major
default in the show ring. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The
dark eyes are medium-sized and set apart. Rims should be black and
almond-shaped. The ears are triangular in shape with a rounded apex and
pendular. Cropped ears are not acceptable. The length of the ear should
reach the outside corner of the eyelids. The ears are set rather
high. The neck should be thick, muscular and powerful. The length of the
body should be in direct proportion to the height at the withers -
giving it a square look. The whithers raise over the backline and the
croup is lightly descending to a high set tail. There should not be
pendulous or excessive dewlap. The very large, bear-like feet have
tough, black, thick pads and the nails are large and dark in color. The
body is well proportioned with the trunk outline lying within a
rectangle. Length of the body should be in direct proportion to the
height at the withers. Topline should be level but not appearing flat or
straight. The forelegs should be set straight and well-boned. Shoulders
should be large, muscular, and well developed with blades broad and
sloping. Elbows should be neither in nor out. The legs should be covered
with 2 to 4 inches of coarse hair. The feet are very large, fully
covered with hair and with large black pads. The hindquarters are
well-boned and muscular with a high degree of angulation. The hocks are
large and developed for spring and drive. The legs and feet are well
covered. The appearance is full. The legs should be parallel to each
other. The Black Russian Terrier has a strong, powerful, and well
coordinated gait. They appear to be light on their feet. The tail is
cropped and set high. The waterproof coat should be black. White or
brown markings are disqualifying. The appearance of individual grey
hairs within the coat is expected. The coat may appear full or hand
stripped. The texture of the coat should be somewhat coarse - the extent
depending on whether it is full or hand stripped. The beard and muzzle
should never be touched.
Black Russian Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
The
Kea (pronounced /ˈkeɪ.ə/; Māori: [kɛ.a]) (Nestor notabilis) is a large
species of parrot (family Strigopidae) found in forested and alpine
regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Measuring around 48 cm (19
in) in length, it is mostly olive-green with a brilliant orange under
its wings and has a large narrow curved grey-brown upper beak. The Kea
is the world's only alpine parrot. Its omnivorous diet includes carrion
but consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects. Now
uncommon, the Kea was once killed for bounty due to concerns by the
sheep farming community that it attacked livestock, especially sheep. It
only received full protection in 1986.
The
Kea nests in burrows or crevices among the roots of trees. Kea are
known for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival
in a harsh mountain environment. Kea can solve logical puzzles, such as
pushing and pulling things in a certain order to get to food, and will
work together to achieve a certain objective.
Kea
Kea
Kea
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