The Chu-Shamo are medium sized and the Kimpa-Shamo are the smallest. While not the tallest chicken breed, Brahmas are still an impressive size. They can measure 2 feet, 6 inches (0.76 meters) tall.

Shamo chickens, like many other game birds, have a large and lanky form. These vicious fighting birds reach heights of up to ...

Another gentle giant, the Bernese mountain dog is a calm, laidback breed with a sweet nature. Bred to do farm work in the mountains of Switzerland, these dogs are hardy and trainable. The AKC says ...

The number of dog breeds worldwide isn't straightforward, so let’s put it this way: It’ll be a while before you run out of dogs to adore It’s complicated. It depends on who you ask and how ...

Many homeowners insurance policies have breed restrictions that might surprise you. Whether you’re a dog lover or just trying to understand the fine print, knowing which breeds are commonly ...

Most modern-day racehorses are Thoroughbreds. The name accurately describes this breed of horse: they all have been very thoroughly bred. The first Thoroughbred to reach America, a stallion named ...

Applied since the 1930s to accelerate the process of developing and selecting new valuable agronomic traits, mutation breeding uses a plant’s own genetic make-up, mimicking the natural process of ...

The profusion of breeds today -- at least 150 -- reflects intense, purposeful interbreeding of dogs in the past 150 years. At the same time, the entire history of dogs and their relationship with ...

But why is this the case? Breeding dogs for particular characteristics, or phenotypes, has been going on for centuries. Dogs are companions and workers, in service to humans, and they have thus ...

Went to the AKC Marketplace Website, since they clearly advertise that, "Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for ...

Oct. 7 (UPI) --A weekend full of final auditions for next month's Breeders' Cup World Championships turned up plenty of prospects from France to California. Among them were top 2-year-old ...

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships pits the top horses from around the world against each other in the ultimate showdown to finish out the year in horse racing. NBC Sports is home to the 40th ...