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Domestic Goose is a pet goose (either graylag or swan) which is being kept as poultry for getting meat, eggs, and down feathers since long. Weight and Size Domestic Goose is a domesticated breed selected for its bigger size. Its normal weight is considered up to 22 lb (10 Kg). Comparatively, wild swan goose is weighing up to 7.7 lb (3.5 Kg) and wild graylag goose is weighing up to 9 lb (4.1 kg). Origins and Characteristics The original pet goose in Europe, northern Africa and western Asia is derived from “Graylag Goose”; whereas in eastern Asia, it is the consequence of “Swan Goose” which is generally called ‘Chinese Goose’. Both the graylag and swan geese have recently been recognized and its modern flocks have been found in Australia and North America which consist either the species or hybrids. The “Chinese Goose” can be easily distinguished from European Goose seeing the big knob at the base of the bill. The hybrid breeds show every degree of dissimilarity between two species. Goos...

Domestic Ducks are generally produced for getting meat and eggs. Many duck breeds are kept as pets, for shows, or used for adornment purposes. Nearly all types of domestic ducks (excluding Muscovy ducks) are descendants of the mallard. Domestication The ‘Mallard ducks’ were initially tamed in Southeast Asia about 4000 years ago, and these ducks were also farmed by “Romans” in Europe, and “Malays” in Asia. In ancient Egypt, the ducks were kept in the nets and formerly bred in captivity. Almost all types of domestic-ducks excluding “Muscovy” were bred through the ‘Mallard’. The housebreaking has greatly changed their physiognomies. The domestic-ducks are generally bigamous, whereas, the wild-mallards are mostly monogamous. The domestic-ducks have lost the territorial behavior like as mallards and also they found to be less aggressive than mallards. In spite of these variances, domestic-ducks often mate with wild mallard, producing fully fertile hybrid descendants. Pets and  Ornamenta...

Lahore pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeons which is more famous for its remarkable size and calm nature. The breed was initially raised in Lahore, the province of Pakistan. All the domesticated pigeons are offspring of “Rock Pigeons”. Fancy pigeons are domesticated form of wild-rock dove. They are produced by pigeon fanciers for numerous qualities including size, color, shape, and temperament. These birds are often displayed at pigeon-shows, funfairs and other livestock shows. Lahore Pigeon Size Lahore Pigeon is usually a large bird with height approximately 10.5 inches and length around 11.5 inches; whereas the bird measures around 5.5 inches from shoulder to shoulder. Color Patterns The color patterns of Lahore Pigeon are also uncommon. The base-color is white, with a subordinate color starting at the juncture of beak & wattle, and spreading in a curve above the eyes and across the back & wings. Both the hindquarters and tail are white. While selecting the breed, more attentio...

British Shorthair is a pedigreed breed of old British domestic cat with a distinctively heavy physique, solid coat, and wide face. The most acquainted color variant is ‘British Blue’. The cat has a solid blue-gray coat, copper-eyes, and a medium-sized tail. This breed has also been produced in extensive color varieties and designs comprising tabby and color-point. British Shorthair is one of the earliest cat breeds originating from ‘European’ domestic cats which were imported to Great Britain by the occupying Romans in 1 st century AD. Now the breed has become very famous pedigreed breed in its native country. British Shorthair Personality British Shorthair is comparatively a strong and big cat with a wide chest, healthy thick-set legs with rounded and medium-sized paws, and a blunt-tipped tail. The cat has a reasonably large and rounded head, small muzzle, and wide cheeks. The eyes are big and rounded with deep coppery orange color in “British Blue” breed and it may vary in colors de...

American Shorthair is a domestic cat breed which is thought to be derived from ‘European’ cats transported to ‘North America’ by the initial migrants to safeguard valuable cargo from mice and rats. It was the 7 th very famous pedigreed cat breed in 2012, in the United States. Description Though American Shorthair is not a very athletic cat it has a large, strongly assembled body. As per the breed standard of “Cat Fanciers' Association”, it is a real breed of working cat. American Shorthair has a round face along with short ears. American Shorthairs are very low-maintenance cats because they usually are healthy, tolerant, friendly with owners, and social with the strangers. Weight and Size The males are considerably bigger than the females, weighing about 11 pounds to 15 pounds when mature. The mature females are weighing about 6 pounds to 12 pounds when fully grown at 3 to 4 years of age. Lifespan With a portion of good food and adequate care, affection, and maintenance, American ...

Aegean cat is obviously going on landrace of home-cat belongs to the ‘Cycladic Islands’ of Greece. It is deliberated as a natural cat, emergent without human meddling. Growth of the ‘Aegean Cat’ as a recognized breed started in the early 1990s by breeders in the New Greek cat fancy, but the breed has yet to be documented by any major fancier and breeder group. It is pondered as only native Greek cat breed. Aegean Cats as Pets Even though “Aegean” has very lately started to be bred systematically, it has been tame for various centuries and therefore has become modified superbly to humans. Aegean is a friendly and social pet that accepts living in the room well with human beings. It is an intelligent, energetic, lively and also communicative, not undetermined to draw a person's care. Aegean Cat Characteristics Aegean cat is a medium-sized, brawny, and semi-longhaired cat. Its coat is bicolor or tricolor with one of the colors closely to always white. The white color commonly covers 1...

Japanese Bobtail is a domestic cat breed with an uncommon ‘bobbed’ tail very similar to a rabbit’s tail. The change is innate to Japan and Southeast Asia, however, it is now found all over the world. The breed has been recognized in Japan for the periods, and it often looks in traditional legends and arts. As in various other breeds, Japanese Bobtails may have virtually any color (prepared in any design). Mostly white calicoes are particularly chosen by the Japanese & cat fanciers, and intensely characterized in folklore, however, other patterns are also acknowledged by breed standards. Personality The breed is good for families. Due to their demonstrative nature, they make fantastic pets for the children. They like to interconnect with the public using their soft chirpy noises. The breed is very smart and excited about water. This breed is famous for its lively conduct; they are always full of vigor and mischief. Lifespan The average lifespan of Japanese Bobtail is expected to be ...