glossary

The Peruvian dog is almost hairless, elegantly built, and possesses a temperament that reflects its deep roots in Peru's history.

With their enormous cheek pouches and keen sense of smell, the pouched rat is making waves—not just in living rooms.

The German longhaired pointer is a robust hunting dog that is valued for its gentle nature. But is it also suitable as a family dog?

The Aïdi, a guard dog from North Africa, is known for its independence and alertness. It requires consistent training.

The stickleback is a popular cold-water fish and garden pond inhabitant in Germany. What you need to keep and care for it.

The elf cat, a hybrid breed from the USA, fascinates with its striking appearance and affectionate nature, but remains controversial.

The Yakutskaya Laika from Yakutia impresses with its versatility and adaptability. Find out more about this fascinating breed.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a specialist among hunting dogs and is known for its exceptional tracking ability.

The Don Sphynx, also known as the Donskoy or Russian naked cat, is a fascinating and unique breed. PETBOOK summarizes its care requirements

The Greenland dog, deeply rooted in the Arctic way of life, impresses with its working power and thousands of years of history.

The American pit bull terrier polarizes more than almost any other dog breed. It developed from a working dog into a versatile companion

The Polski Owczarek Nizinny is a versatile companion, also known as the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. How to keep and care for him.

Originally, the Alano Español was a guard and fighting dog. However, the breed is friendly and affectionate towards its humans.

The Cairn Terrier, originally a hunting dog from Scotland, is now a popular family dog with a lively and charming character.

The Pomapoo is a charming mix of Miniature Poodle and Pomeranian and combines the best of both parent breeds.

The Papillon is suitable as a beginner's dog due to its friendly nature. The butterfly ears are characteristic of the breed.

The Arabian Mau is a cat breed that has only been recognized since 2004. It likes to play and has a coat that has no undercoat.

The Coronet is a long-haired guinea pig characterized by the looks of the cross-bred Sheltie and English Crested.

The Snowshoe is a cat that was first bred in the USA and is a close relative of the Siamese cat. PETBOOK shares some facts about this cat.

The Munchkin cat looks cute with its short legs, making it a star on social media, but it is also a breed with potential health issues.