The Somali cat breed is interesting because it’s a long-haired version of an Abyssinian cat. If you ask us here at IndulgeYourPet, it is pretty awesome because first, we’re a bit of a fan of any long-haired cat. And second, we’re BIG fans of the Abyssinian cat breed, so this is the best of both [...]

Now, you’ll be excused for thinking that the name “Chug” sounds like some onomatopoeia -but it is a new dog breed! A new dog “breed”. That was created because humans have “overbred” some of our poor pups for hundreds of generations, causing certain dog breeds to develop some reasonably severe genetic and inherited health conditions! [...]

Even though the Tonkinese cat breed has the “look” of a cat that might have roamed this planet for centuries, the truth is, as a breed, the Tonkinese has only been around for a few decades. You see, unlike many other “native” cat breed species, the Tonkinese was explicitly developed by both American and Canadian [...]

It’s probably safe to say that the Belgian Laekenois hasn’t received nearly all of the “credit” and “praise” it should have over the years. After all, just because he looks so similar to other breeds, such as the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois, the Belgian Laekenois is often mistaken for one of these more “popular” [...]

The odd name of this dog may initially confuse you, but the dog’s affectionate and loyal personality will surely win you over.  And if that doesn’t happen, the Peruvian Inca Orchid (PIO), also known as the Peruvian Hairless Dogs, are hairless! This means that… This unique little critter will be completely hypoallergenic, which is fantastic [...]

While the Swedes are among the tallest people in the world, you should know that the Swedish Vallhund isn’t going to live up to his human stereotype.   But don’t fret because this short-legged dog is a cutie, and even though he may often be confused for a Corgi, this little cutie from the North is [...]

You’ve got to be having a pretty lousy day if even the site of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can’t put a smile on your face!  This is why it’s no surprise that this little lovable guy has gone from being a very productive member of the family to now a highly desirable companion and “show [...]

Corneal dystrophy is a fancy medical term to describe a relatively common disease many dog breeds can suffer from. And because this is an inheritable disease, we wanted to take a moment and discuss exactly what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and some ways it can be treated. We’ll also want to discuss some of [...]

If you want a dog with a heart of gold and the mane of a lion, then keep on reading because the Pekingese dog breed could be the perfect breed for you.  Plus, they’re super cute, too boot!  Which is always a good thing, right?  You see, these guys were initially bred to look like [...]