The Complicated Pinto Arabian Horse
There are so many different types of pinto Arabian that it is a mind boggling set of math to breed some of these mares every year. Great pinto horses come from a ton of great places, and a ton of great breeds, so the variety is staggering in discipline as well. If finding the spotted [...]
The Buckskin Arabian: Fact and Fiction
It certainly seems like every year I see more and more people claiming to have “pure bred buckskin” Arabian colts for sale. And for the unlucky few who purchase these animals, it means years of failed breedings to mares that will never bear colored foals. There are some truths to buckskin Arabians that every fancier [...]
Russian Blue Cats and Russian Blue Kittens
Russian Blue cats are unusual cats, similar to color as the Weimaraner breed of dog in color. Most cat people hate their cats being compared in any way to any member of the canine world, but none can deny that both creatures are striking, and for the same reason. The delicate blue hue of the [...]
The Rhode Island Red
If you are exploring the hobby of keeping chickens, few breeds have the appeal of the Rhode Island Red. Rhode Island Red hens are great for both meat and eggs, and are fairly docile in temperament, making them a great choice as a project for children. Healthy and vibrant in hue, these are some of [...]