Click Below to Skip Ahead Ranked 167 out of 195 dogs on the AKC’s most popular list, the American Water Spaniel certainly isn’t winning any popularity contests. Don’t let that speak for this breed’s positive qualities though. Despite the lack of popularity, the American Water Spaniel is an utterly charming dog. As part of the sporting group of dogs, American Water Spaniels are gundogs bred for hunting, They’re not athletic studs like some breeds, but they’re well suited for working the freezing waters of the Great Lakes region where the breed originates. Read More...
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Learn more » The African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) is one of the most common hedgehog species kept as exotic pets in North America. It can turn out to be a very charming and not at all prickly pet if it is well tamed. But is it really a good choice for allergy sufferers who have given up on cats and dogs? Read More...
Click to Skip Ahead Hyenas are a wild bunch. Not only do they look wild, but they act wild, too. That’s because they are wild—literally. But their dog-like appearance makes some wonder if they can be domesticated.
Let’s get one thing clear: hyenas are not dogs and don’t make good pets. Although they may resemble dogs, hyenas are closer to felines in terms of genetics.
And yet, these facts haven’t prevented some from pursuing ownership of hyenas to keep as pets. Read More...
