The Fancy rat is the domesticated form of the brown rat, and they are the most common breed of a rat to be kept as pets. This type of rat was originally hunted for sport in the 18th and 19th century but were later bred as pets. They come in a wide variety of colors […]
Everything About the Dumbo Rat
The name, Dumbo rat, should give you a hint as to how this cute little beast looks. Most rats have small, oval ears. This rat has large, circular ears, and looks a little like the famous elephant, and namesake. The ears on the Dumbo rat stick out from the sides of their head. Apart from […]
Everything about the Abyssinian Guinea Pig
The Abyssinia region of Africa is full of history, and the Abyssinian guinea pig is named after the region. There is only one small problem, and that is that they are not actually from anywhere near that region, and no one knows why there were named as such. This breed of guinea pig is actually […]
Everything About the Peruvian Guinea Pig
Peruvian guinea pigs originate from Argentina, Bolivia, and, of course, Peru. They are one of the oldest guides pig breeds in the world, having been brought to Europe in the late 1800s. They are one of the most popular breeds in the world due to their amazing coats. They have beautiful, long coats which are […]
Everything About the Rex Rat
The Rex rat is one of the most popular rat breeds across the world. The combination of the kinked coats and curly whiskers give the rat a look which is cute and endearing, and they have been kept as pets for many years. Rex rats were first bred in 1976, in England. The Rex breed then […]
Everything About the Albino Rat
Albino rats are easily distinguished due to their white coats and pink eyes. They are a direct descendant of the Norway rat, as almost every rat breed is, but, due to genetic modification, they have pure white hair instead of having color. They also have pink eyes, instead of the usual red or black. Other […]
Rats As Pets
When we think about rats, many people believe them be unclean and nasty creatures. They were the ones who caused the plague, after all, right? Well, not so fast. It may amaze you to know that rats were not the cause. Sure, they got the blame, but the real carriers were lice, fleas, and humans. […]
Everything About the Dutch Rabbit
Dutch rabbits originated in the 1830s and are descendants of the Petite Brabancon, which originally came from the region of Flanders. They were originally bred for meat but looking at these cute little animals; it is no wonder that we now keep them as pets. Traditionally, they had a black base coat with white markings, […]
Everything About the Continental Giant Rabbit
Continental Giants, also known as German Giants, are descended from the Flemish Giant. They have been around since the late 1800s, and are a giant in the rabbit world (literally). The largest rabbit in the world was a Continental Giant named Darius who weighed in at over 50 pounds and was 4.4’ long!The name Continental Giant […]
Everything About the Mini Rex Rabbit
The Mini Rex is one of the softest and velvetiest rabbits in the world. One touch and you will fall in love with this overly-cute bunny. The breed has been around since the early 1900s and originated in France. They are on the smaller side of bunny breeds, being a dwarf, and have a scrunched-up […]