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There are three types of pit bull dogs: the American pit bull terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. The pit bull breed began in England as a cross between a bulldog and a terrier. Pit bulls are muscular with a broad head and sturdy build.
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Q: Can Hamsters Eat Carrots?
A: Hamsters like a variety of fruit and vegetables, including carrots. Hamsters are omnivores and eat both plant and animal matter. In the wild, hamsters eat grain, seeds, leaves, insects, fruit and more. Citrus fruits and onions are the only definite vegetables to avoid as they are acidic and will give the hamster an upset stomach. -
Q: Why Do Hamsters Squeak?
A: Hamsters squeak in order to express their emotions. These squeaks express happiness, excitement, annoyance and fear. There a number clues that can help determine the specific reason behind a hamster's squeak. -
Q: Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
A: Like humans, dogs have belly buttons located on their abdominal area. The appearance of a dog's belly button, however, is different than that of a human. -
Q: What Is the Name for a Baby Ferret?
A: According to ZooBorns, a baby ferret is called a "kit." Other animals whose young are called kits or kittens include bearcats, bobcats, cats, foxes, honey badgers, mice, muskrats, rabbits, rats, servals, skunks, squirrels, weasels and woodchucks. -
Q: How Many People Own Pets?
A: According to a 2012 survey by the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 164 million people in the United States own pets. This means that approximately 62 percent of all households are home to at least one pet. -
Q: What Country Do Horses Come From?
A: According to the American Museum of Natural History, scientists have unearthed evidence that the Botai people were raising domesticated horses for food in northern Kazakhstan 5,600 years ago. Horse bones were found with chariot artefacts dating around 2,000 BC in Russia and Kazakhstan. -
Q: How Can I Tell If My Dwarf Hamster Is Pregnant?
A: According to Midwest Exotic Animal Hospital, common signs of pregnancy in dwarf hamsters include restlessness and bloody discharge prior to delivery. The gestation period for dwarf hamsters is approximately 16 days, with as many as 10 pups per litter. -
Q: Where Can I Buy Hamsters Online?
A: There are many items that can be purchased online, though pet hamsters cannot. However, some pet retailers will feature hamsters on their websites for informational purposes, with the pet available for purchase in person at the store. -
Q: Why Do Dogs Hate Cats?
A: Dogs often attempt to play with or chase cats, but they do not hate them. Dogs have a wide variety of behavioral responses to cats. Some dogs are quick to chase virtually any cat they see, others play and cuddle with those that wish to, and some have little interest in cats at all. In general, dogs that chase cats do so because of a high innate prey drive. -
Q: What Does a Weasel Look Like?
A: A weasel's coat ranges from tan to dark brown along the back and features a white to cream underbelly, often with a wavy border between colors. Weasels have sharply pointed snouts; small, triangular heads; black eyes and small, rounded ears. -
Q: How Do You Create a Ferret Care Sheet?
A: A ferret care sheet must include exercise pens, dry ferret food, ferret cages, ferret hammocks and ferret toys. You might also consider getting litter boxes for ferrets. -
Q: Can a Kitten and a Puppy Become Friends?
A: Whether or not dogs and cats are capable of making 'friends' in the same way humans do may be up for debate. However, it is possible to introduce puppies and kittens in such a way as to ensure the two domesticated animals will be safe in each other's company while living in the same home. -
Q: Can Guinea Pigs Live Outside?
A: Guinea pigs can live indoors and outside. However, the Humane Society recommends housing guinea pigs indoors. Guinea pigs should not be exposed to extreme weather conditions such wind, snow or rain. -
Q: Can Horses See Color?
A: Horses have limited color vision compared to humans, but they do not see in black and white. Horses have dichromatic vision, meaning that they are able to distinguish two basic colors and all combinations thereof along with black and white. -
Q: How Much Does a Hamster Weigh?
A: Golden hamsters usually weigh from 100 to 125 grams. The most common dwarf hamster, the Campbell's hamster, averages 23.4 grams. Both species are popular as pets. -
Q: Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs?
A: The current consensus among scientists and animal experts is that dogs are smarter than cats. The primary reason for this is that dogs are social animals and must solve problems in their interactions with other dogs and humans. Dogs also can be trained to a wider variety of roles. -
Q: What Is the Best Way to Remove Skunk Smell From a Dog?
A: According to the Humane Society of America, the best way to remove skunk smell from a dog is to buy an over-the-counter product or bathe the dog in a homemade odor removing solution made up of peroxide, baking soda and dishwashing liquid. The first step to remove the odor and keep it from spreading all over everything is to keep the dog outside. -
Q: How Long Can a Mouse Live Without Water?
A: Mice can survive their whole lives without drinking water. In the absence of water, they manage to get enough moisture from the food they eat; however, mice readily drink water if it is available. -
Q: Where Did Ferrets Originally Come From?
A: Ferrets, or mustela putorius furo, are domesticated forms of the European polecat, or mustela putorious, but their origin is unknown. Scientists agree that it’s most likely that they were domesticated 2,500 years ago in the Mediterranean region, according to Wikipedia. -
Q: Do Hamsters Cry?
A: According to Paw Nation, hamsters make a variety of noises to communicate with their human owners. While hamsters don't cry like human babies, they can scream, squeal or squeak in response to stress. -
Q: What Fruits Can Guinea Pigs Eat?
A: Guinea pigs can eat oranges, apples, blueberries and bananas. However, fruit is high in sugar so fruit should only be given to guinea pigs once a day as a special treat.