Archive for: February, 2010

Persian Cats and Persian Kittens

Persian cats and Persian kittens have been a much coveted treasure for many centuries, and are still the most popular breed of cat in the United States.  Controversial for their super flat faces and big watery eyes, there are actually countries in Europe which regulate the breeding of these beautiful cats.  I could see that [...]

Shih Tzu Dogs and Shih Tzu Puppies

Shih Tzu Dogs have been a great part of the toy fanciers for a long time, and those of us who have been in the breed a long time are disturbed to see a growing trend on the internet, the Tea Cup, or Imperial Shih Tzu puppies.  Both of these terms are misleading and unethical, [...]

The Challenge of the Discus Fish, Keeping on Top of the Tank

Discus Fish come in three major groups, the Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Common Discus), the Symphysodon discus (Heckel Discus) and the Symphysodon tarzoo, which is a relatively new fish to the game.  That is just in there for you fish nerds, and because I am the genius.  Discus are notoriously tricky for tank lovers to keep, they [...]

Raising and Keeping Oscar Fish and Related Cichlids

Oscar Fish, and Cichlids in general, are a wonderful fish to keep in a freshwater tropical Oscar fish tank.  They have amazing personality, considering that they are fish especially and really seem to know who their owners are, and recognize who feeds them every day.  Oscar Fish are amazingly hardy fish for the amateur enthusiast [...]