THE EASIEST TO TRAIN DOG BREEDS - A Comprehensive Guide

WRITTEN BY XENA

If you're on the hunt for your new four-legged companion, choosing the right dog breed can be quite a challenge. To simplify your decision-making process, we've conducted thorough research on dog breeds that are notoriously easy to train. In our previous article, we discussed the breeds that are more challenging to train, but don't worry—being easy to train doesn't mean these breeds are any less intelligent or capable. In fact, most dog breeds possess the intelligence equivalent to a 2-year-old child. Additionally, each breed has its own predisposition for specific tasks, such as following commands and working alongside humans (such as guarding livestock) or working independently. In this article, we'll focus on the dog breeds that are known for their trainability, particularly those from working and sporting lines. Let's dive in and explore which dog breeds made our list of the top 10 easiest to train.

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retrievers are incredibly popular worldwide due to their friendly nature, playfulness, and sociability. While their curiosity often lands them in awkward situations, proper training can help prevent any potential harm. It's important to teach them obedience and essential commands, such as "leave it," from an early age. Known for their muscular build, Labradors are frequently employed as working dogs for detecting illegal substances. Furthermore, their loyalty, obedience, and excellent compatibility with children make them exceptional pets. These factors contribute to the ease of training this breed.

German Shepherd

For detailed information about the German Shepherd breed, please refer to our previous post: https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/06/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-german.html. In terms of training, German Shepherds are highly intelligent and obedient, making them popular choices for police and military work. Whether training for specific tasks or as family companions, it's crucial to start short training sessions, around 5-10 minutes, multiple times a day, from a young age. Long training sessions are not recommended for puppies due to their limited concentration span during development. To maximize their interest in training, schedule sessions before meals and reward them with treats. Properly trained German Shepherds coexist harmoniously with other pets and dogs. For further information, you can also check these resources: 

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/07/can-german-shepherd-and-golden.html, 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3npTrhrl0U&list=PLWuvi-c205RU4g9lFR7WOwF1KlUH0P2Bc&index=6.

Golden Retriever

What can we say about these beautiful dogs? Golden Retrievers excel in intelligence, obedience, and their affinity for humans, making them ideal family dogs and remarkable pets. They also make fantastic therapy and assistance dogs, showcasing exceptional obedience and agility in competitions. Positive training methods, including treats, praise, and gentle scratches, work wonders with this breed.

Poodle

Poodles are renowned for their beauty, and elegance, and often dominates dog shows. Beyond their physical attributes, Poodles are loyal dogs and among the most intelligent breeds worldwide. Consequently, they are easy to train. However, it's important to note that Poodles are fairly active and require daily physical and mental stimulation.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are fiercely loyal and protective of their owners. Historically used as protection dogs, they possess characteristics such as self-confidence, fearlessness, obedience, determination, and intelligence. These traits contribute to their quick learning and ease of training. Although they enjoy socializing with people, proper training and early socialization are essential to prevent potential aggression. With the right training, a Doberman can be a treat rather than a "killing machine."

Border Collie

Considered the most intelligent dog breed globally, the Border Collie's intelligence is often compared to that of a 2.5-year-old child. As a result, training this breed is relatively easy. Border Collies learn and continuously seek mental and physical stimulation. They excel in obedience, agility, and herding tasks. Consistent training methods, such as positive reinforcement and interactive play, are essential for this breed's well-being and development. You can find more about this dog here:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2022/12/top-10-breeds-of-dogs-most-attached-to.html

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Australian Shepherds, despite their name, originated in the United States. They are highly energetic and intelligent dogs, commonly used for herding livestock. Their natural inclination to please their owners and their eagerness to learn to make them highly trainable. Australian Shepherds thrive in an environment that challenges their minds and bodies, so incorporating activities such as obedience training, agility courses, and interactive games is recommended.

Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)

Shelties are often described as miniaturized versions of the Rough Collie breed. They are intelligent, responsive, and eager to please their owners. Shelties excel in obedience and agility training, as well as various dog sports. Their small size and adaptability make them suitable for various living situations, including apartments and houses with yards.

Papillon

The Papillon, meaning "butterfly" in French, is a small toy breed known for its distinctive butterfly-like ears. Don't let their small size fool you—Papillons are highly intelligent and trainable. They are quick learners and respond well to positive reinforcement methods. Regular mental and physical exercise is essential to keep them engaged and prevent boredom.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Although small, it is a DOG that is very strong and muscular. It is a very obedient DOG, which is what it is best known for, so training does not pose any problem for it.

In addition to the above, there are a number of other DOG BREEDS that are easy to train. Therefore, if your DOG is not among them, do not despair! If you have enough time, patience, and knowledge, you can train any BREED in the world. These BREEDS are only the best choice for training.

Remember, while these dog breeds are considered easier to train, each individual dog may have its own unique personality and learning style. It's important to adapt your training methods to suit your dog's needs and be patient throughout the process. Training should always be based on positive reinforcement, using rewards and praise to motivate and encourage desired behaviors.

Whether you choose one of these easy-to-train breeds or another breed that captures your heart, investing time and effort into training will foster a strong bond and a well-behaved companion for life. Happy training!

"We take care of our pets as for ourselves"

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CAN PETS PREDICT AN EARTHQUAKES? EXPLORING ANIMAL BEHAVIOR BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS

WRITTEN BY XENA

Introduction:

Images of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria are still vivid. For some of you, it is much more, because you yourself have been victims. Nature sometimes surprises us with its cruelty, and a significant role in all of this belongs to man. 

He is the one who, with his irresponsible actions, largely influenced climatic changes, and thus most likely severe natural disasters such as earthquakes. 

Could this have been foreseen and thus avoided catastrophic consequences of an enormous degree? I leave it to the experts to deal with it in the future because this is a blog about CATS and DOGS after all. However, what I would like to point out with this introduction and what I will deal with in this post, is the possibility of predicting earthquakes by our PETS. So, the question is can pets predict an earthquake or not?

Pets and Their Ability to Sense Cataclysms:

That animal can sense cataclysms has been known since ancient times. Thus, for example, back in the 4th century BC (373 BC), ancient Greece was hit by a huge earthquake, where the entire city of Helikea, where the epicenter was, collapsed into the ground. Just two days before that unfortunate event, rats, snakes, worms, weasels, and centipedes left that city and found refuge elsewhere. 

From recent history, there is a record of the earthquake near Naples in 1805, which talks about the unusual behavior of domestic animals immediately before the earthquake. So, for example, some DOGS will whine and bark "for no reason" before an earthquake, and if they are on the floor in a house or apartment, they will run outside barking. While others will hide among the furniture, stare blankly or seek protection in the lap of the owner, and some will not return to the house for some time after the earthquake, due to the closed space. 

Cats, Dogs, and Other Animals:

CATS, but also snakes, frogs, and fish, can also sense an earthquake. CATS get nervous before an earthquake because they react to sudden changes in the Earth's magnetic field due to their heightened senses. Namely, they can feel tremors, changes in temperature, the smell of stagnant water, and noise. CATS actually react to the increase in static electricity in the air that occurs just before an earthquake. 

It is believed that a CAT predicted the earthquake in Albania in 2019, because a surveillance camera recorded its agitated behavior, just before the earthquake. And that video went around the world and became viral. 

Chickens literally go crazy before an earthquake (clucking in panic, flapping their wings, they behave as if some predator attacked the chicken coop), and during and after the earthquake they become even crazier. These are the words of the author Tributsch, who studied the ability of animals to predict earthquakes and published this in his book "Omens of Earthquakes". In it, he analyzed as many as 78 collected descriptions of unusual animal behavior around the globe. Thus, he states that "aquatic animals", such as crocodiles and frogs, are particularly sensitive to earthquakes, affecting them more than other animals. 

Scientific Evidence and Opinions:

There is a whole range of opinions on this topic, and scientists in Japan have been dealing with it for the last few years, which is understandable if we take into account that Japan is located in a seismic area. Earthquakes are an almost frequent occurrence there.

Conclusion:

My humble opinion on this topic is that our PETS and animals in general can sense and therefore predict cataclysms. Moreover, there is more recent scientific evidence about this, that is, evidence from the age of developed seismology, and it cannot be said that it is just empty speculation or superstition. I leave it up to you to decide for yourself whether it is superstition or scientific truth.

 "We take care of our pets as for ourselves."

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WHAT ARE THE BREEDS OF DOGS THAT LIVE THE LONGEST AND SHORTEST?

WRITTEN BY XENA

The DOG is the best four-legged man's friend. This is unquestionable and so has been from the beginning of time. If he is also a PET, he is very likely a family member too, and we are tightly connected with him. When it dies, it is emotional, and sometimes we are dramatically experienced and nothing can replace us with the void we felt at the time.

The average age of DOGS is 10-13 years. So they live shorter than CATS. However, their life depends on: 

• the BREED and size of the DOG 
• genetics 
• DOG living conditions 
• nutritious quality 
• health 
• energy
• happiness level 
• physical activity  
• movement 
• mental stimulation  
• regular veterinary examinations  

It has been found that SMALL DOG BREEDS live longer than LARGE ones, as well as MIXED BREEDS live longer than PUREBRED BREEDS. Here is one interesting thing, that shows that there are DOGS that have exceeded the average life span and experienced 27 human years, and those that exceeded the Guinness record with 29 human years experienced. Such is, for example, an AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD, Bluey. But it is certainly a rarity and, if we are DOG owners, we must be ready to outlive our PETS.

Before I start listing the LONGEST-RUNNING BREEDS and those who live the shortest, I will look back at the calculation of the DOG YEARS. 

There are several methods of calculating DOG YEARS. 

The most famous is the one that assumes that one year DOG is seven human years, as well as the method that the first year of the DOG counts as 1 human, and all the next 7 humans. 

Scientists, however, believe that their size and weight should be taken into account for DOG -YEARS. 

They are of the opinion that all DOGS, regardless of their weight in the first human year, have been experiencing for 15 years. Regardless of the greatness of the DOG

• the two human years are 24 DOG YEARS, 
• three humans - about 28 DOG YEARS, 
• four - about 32 
• five -about 36 DOG YEARS
• the size of the dog is taken into account, only after 6 human years, so DOGS under 9 pounds with 6 human years will actually be about 40 years old  
• DOGS above 23 kg will be about 45 years 
• SMALL DOGS will have 56 DOG YEARS with 10 human years, 
• LARGE DOGS will be at the age of 66 

The general calculation of DOG YEARS would approximately read 15+9+5. This would mean that in the first human year, they already have 15 DOG YEARS, in the second 9+ (24 years), and in the third 29 DOG YEARS. Each next year, it will increase by five. 

It is important to emphasize that scientists still do not know, why LARGE DOG BREEDS live shorter than SMALL ones. DOGS grow faster and more mature than humans, so their lifespan passes faster. Now that we have gained insights into calculating the years of our best four-legged friend, we can start a classification of the longest-running DOG BREEDS.

1. NEW GUINEA SINGING DOG (life span: 15-20 years)

According to the view of scientists, this relative of the AUSTRALIAN DINGO DOG arrived on the island of Nova Guinea 3500 years ago, was last seen in the wild in the 1970s, and was considered extinct. He was now found again in Papue's new Guinea hills. It is an ancient BREED that voters vote for - a mixture of wolf howling and whaling song, hence the name singing  DOG.

2. CHIHUAHUA (life span: 14-18 years)

I wrote about this BREED earlier on this blog, so those who are interested in details can be found here: 

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/07/what-are-most-Important-facts-bout.html

3. BORDER COLLIE (life span: 10-17 years)

For those who want to know more is the post on this blog:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2022/12/top-10-breeds--dogs-most-ttached-to.html

4. JACK RUSSEL TERRIER (life span: 13-16 years). The oldest DOG from this BREED is Meg, she is 25 years old and comes from Great Britain.

5. YORKSHIRE TERRIER (life span: about 15 years)

6. DACHSHUND (life expectancy: 12-16 years) 

One of the reasons for their longevity is probably the fact that it is a very healthy DOG BREED. The oldest DACHSHUND, Chanel, lived to be 21 years old.

7. POMERANIAN (life span: 12-16 years) 

One of the most famous and cutest DOGS in the world was undoubtedly a POMERANIAN named Boo, who had his own Facebook page. Sadly, Boo died in 2019 at the age of 12.

8. SHIH TZU (life span: 10-16 years)

9. AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG (lifespan: 13-15 years) 

From this BREED comes the world's oldest DOG ever. It was Bluey, who was over 29 years old and lived in the 20th century (1910-1939).

10. BEAGLE (life span: 12-15 years) 

I'm sure we all remember the cartoon with Snoopy the DOG. Well, this adorable DOG comes from the BEAGLE BREED that I also wrote about in this blog (https://www.catdogwrld.com/2022/02/medium-size-dog-breeds-srednje-veliki.html).    The oldest BEAGLE was 27 years old, his name was Butch, and he died in 2003.

11. SIBERIAN HUSKY (life span: 12-15 years) 

For those who want to know where they come from, read this blog post:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/04/siberian-husky-sibirski-haski.html

If you belong to those who get attached to their PETS, this list is for you. I am sure that you will find a DOG "to your liking" that will cheer you up day after day and love you unconditionally for many years, and in return will only ask for a little of your attention and time.                                                                                                                                      

The following is a list of DOG BREEDS THAT LIVE THE SHORTEST

• DOGUE DE BORDEAUX - FRENCH MASTIFF (life span: 5-8 years)
• BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG (life span: 6-8 years)
• IRISH WOLFHOUND (life span: 6-10 years)
• BORZOI (life span: 7-10 years)
• LEONBERGER (life expectancy: 8-9 years)
• NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF (life span: 8-10 years)
• GREAT DANE (life span: 8-10 years)
• BULLMASTIFF (lifespan: 8-10 years)
• NEWFOUNDLAND - a gentle giant, due to its temperament (lifespan: 8-10 years)
• SAINT BERNARD DOG (life span: 8-10 years)BREED which is also covered on this blog: https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/02/dog-breeds-pasmine-pasa_22.html
• ROTTWEILER (life span: 8-10 years)      

From all of the above, we can conclude that SMALLER DOGS live longer than LARGE BREEDS. So, love, take care, and cuddle your best four-legged friends while they are with you! Because when they leave, there will be a void that nothing can fill, especially if you knew you could have done more and you didn't.                                  

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TOP 18 DOG BREEDS THAT ARE THE HARDEST TO TRAIN?

WRITTEN BY XENA

A DOG has been man's best four-legged friend since ancient times. Many people are owners of one or more DOGS, and some are about to become one. However, before you get a DOG, it would be advisable to research which DOG BREEDS are the most difficult to train, just enough to understand what you are getting yourself into, and even more so if you don't have enough time or are not really "armed" with patience. If you start with proper training and have realistic expectations, you will get an almost perfect PET. Below is a list of the TOP 18 DOG BREEDS that are hardest to train.

• BASENJI

 

It is a real challenge to train this SMALL DOG, originally from Africa, because, among other things, they quickly lose interest. They are extremely intelligent, independent, and wayward. These are DOGS that do not immediately become friends with an unknown person or animal. Moreover, they will take a hostile attitude towards them, so it is good to let them make the first move themselves, and not force them to do so. It is a BREED OF HUNTING DOGS, where the sense of smell and vision play an important role. Interestingly, just like CATS, they like to lick and clean themselves, and they are also called "catty" DOGS.

• BORZOI 

Like the BASENJI, the BORZOI also has "feline" manners. These graceful, aristocratic-looking DOGS are very stubborn, independent, and intelligent. They also belong to the HUNTING BREED, and another DOG or a neighbor's CAT will soon awaken their hunting instinct, if they sense a loose leash, because they can perceive them as potential prey. Training these DOGS requires a lot of time and effort and only positive training methods.

• AFGHAN HOUND 

 

Their aristocratic, almost royal demeanor tells us in advance that this DOG is not for everyone. Although loyal, sensitive, and affectionate, they are also stubborn, independent, and intelligent with a strong hunting instinct. Therefore, their training, just like with their relatives, BORZOI will require a lot of effort and time and positive methods (praise, treats, etc.).

 

• BLOODHOUND (SAINT HUBERT DOG) 

We can conclude from the name itself that it is a DOG that will follow scents. When he smells something, he doesn't give up and goes all the way. Therefore, their training requires dedication, time, and patience, as well as positive methods in the form of rewards and praise. For the training of this BREED, it is best to seek the help of experts. Otherwise, this BREED is ideal for finding people and as a police DOG.

• BASSET HOUND (ENGLISH BASSET) 

is a HUNTING DOG, characterized by an exceptional ability to follow scents. They are very persistent in this and never give up. It is precise because of these abilities that they are popular among the hunters of the Belgian and French aristocracy. Because of their hunting skills, training them as GUARD DOGS is not recommended. They are exclusively either HUNTING DOGS or PETS. Otherwise, we are talking about stubborn, independent, intelligent, but also cuddly, friendly, and cheerful DOGS.

• CHIHUAHUA 

We could say that it is a DOG with character, because of its impudence and self-confidence. This is a DOG that does not like authority and is difficult to train, so training should include positive methods in the form of praise and treats. This BREED was already discussed in one of the older posts on this blog, so everything you are interested in about this DOG can be found at: 

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/07/what-are-most-important-facts-about.html.       

     

• SIBERIAN HUSKY

is a working DOG and as such very active and stubborn. Therefore, its training is quite demanding for the novice or "average" owners. If you are training him yourself, provide him with enough activities and occupations. It will fill him and he will be satisfied. Otherwise, it will get bored and start acting, and in that case, training becomes almost "mission impossible". Another HUSKY in the home can contribute to the socialization of this DOG. But, unfortunately, even that is not a guarantee for good training. You can read interesting facts about this beauty here:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/04/siberian-husky-sibirski-haski.html. 

• BEAGLE

represents a great challenge for training because it is a BREED of hunting DOGS. This means a developed sense of smell and a lot of activity. BEAGLE is a DOG that always needs to be busy with something because otherwise, it gets bored. Training must necessarily include treats because the BEAGLE expects that. You can find more information about this BREED here:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2022/02/medium-size-dog-breeds-srednje-veliki.html. 

• SHAR-PEI

This DOG adorns by a strong personality and independence, which is an additional obstacle for training. Therefore, training requires patience and compassion and should be started as soon as possible. The SHAR-PEI is a highly loyal DOG, but its social interaction is not exactly the strongest. As he is quite tied to the territory, he does not get along with other PETS and animals in general and is not very friendly towards strangers.

• DALMATIAN DOG

This beauty with a specific appearance has gained great popularity all over the world, thanks to the movie "One Hundred and One DALMATIAN", and it is quite difficult to train him. Intelligence is his character trait which makes training even more difficult. Therefore, if you have decided to train this beautiful DOG, arm yourself with patience and perseverance. INTERESTING FACT: this DOG was named after Dalmatia, a province in my home country of Croatia, and belongs to the TOP 10 BREEDS MOST ATTACHED TO THE OWNERS: 

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2022/12/top-10-breeds-of-dogs-most- attached-to.html.  

• AKITA DOG

To train this DOG, you will most likely have to seek the help of a professional trainer because it has a very stubborn character. However, as was already discussed before about this BREED, all important facts, including training, can be found in older posts on this blog: https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/05/akita-dogs-pas-akita.html      https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/03/large-dogs-26-44-kg-we-talked-earlier.html. 

• SHIBA-INU

is similar in appearance and character to its "big version", a close relative of the AKITA INU. This beautiful SMALL DOG is, you guessed it, just like the AKITA, difficult to train, so it is best to seek the help of a professional trainer. But, if you do decide to train it yourself, know that it is a rather rebellious and independent DOG with a strong personality, which can be very aggressive towards unknown people if it is not trained properly. Find more information about SHIBA-INU DOG here:

https://www.catdogwrld.com/2021/11/shiba-inu-complete-owners-guide-shiba.html. 

• DACHSHUND

These are playful DOGS and love to hunt anything that moves. They are quite active and require a lot of work to get them interested in training.

• ROTTWEILER

Because of its reputation as a "dangerous" DOG BREED, this DOG will inspire awe in many of us. Otherwise, the ROTTWEILER is an extremely loyal DOG and is protective of its family (verified from my own experience). Precisely for this reason, if it is not trained, or if the training goes in the wrong direction, it becomes a "dangerous" DOG that is ready to attack anyone without any reason. He is stubborn and disobedient. During the game, he will almost always growl if he doesn't like something. Precisely for these reasons, we can say that the ROTTWEILER is a DOG that is difficult to train.                                                                                                           

• AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER

As well as ROTTWEILER and this DOG belongs to the "dangerous" DOG BREEDS. It is true that this BREED is one of the most aggressive, so its training is a real challenge. All the more so, as this muscular DOG is not aware of his strength. But if he is properly trained, which takes a lot of time and patience, he will turn into a real sweetheart and show you how loyal and friendly he can be.

• BULLMASTIFF

Belongs to the BREED OF VERY LARGE DOGS (GIANTS), which means that its body mass is greater than 45 kg, so it can easily overpower an adult. Fortunately, it is a DOG that loves people. However, he does not like other DOGS and does not agree with them at all. He is extremely stubborn, so his training is quite difficult. Namely, because of his corpulence, you will have a hard time solving any problem in dressage. That is why the help of a professional trainer is recommended.

• BULLDOG

This is a stubborn and disobedient DOG, so its training is very difficult. Although fun, relaxed and lovable, the BULLDOG is a DOG that requires more work than any other DOG BREED, so arm yourself with patience and time.

• CHOW- CHOW

Training this DOG is challenging and hard because it is a stubborn and dominant DOG prone to aggression toward unknown people and other animals. It is a DOG that shows jealousy towards anyone who disturbs his family. The recommendation is to find enough time and patience to train this beauty.

These were the DOG BREEDS that, according to experts, are the most difficult to train, and soon I will announce a text about the DOG BREEDS that are the easiest to train. So keep reading us, because we have a bunch more interesting things about PETS in store for you.

 "We take care of our pets as for ourselves."

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CELEBRITIES AND THEIR PETS

WRITTEN BY XENA

Many of us read social chronicles and like to peek into the private lives of celebrities from time to time, so of course I do too. We are all only human and we are interested in the lives of the rich and famous. 

But what I am particularly interested in are the PETS of celebrities. Are they really PETS, or just fashion accessories to show off in public? I want to find out which celebrities have PETS, especially CATS and DOGS, and what exotic species we can see in their homes.

 

Nicholas Cage, Cameron Diaz, Karl Lagerfeld, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nicole Kidman, as well as Mike Tyson and Melanie Griffith, are just some of the well-known names and passionate animal lovers. 

Some of them have exotic animals as PETS that it borders on the bizarre. So at one time, Melanie Griffith's parents kept a real, 200 kg LION as a PET, and the famous former boxer Mike Tyson is the owner of even 3 BENGAL TIGERS (Kenya, Storm, and Boris). Unfortunately, or fortunately, TIGERS no longer live at the Tysons' house, because one of them tried to eat the DOG next door. 

But they are not the only ones. Many world-famous "stars" keep exotic and unusual animals for PETS. 

So, for example, movie "strongman" Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps 2 donkeys in his home, an irresistible charmer and seducer, George Clooney had a Vietnamese pig named Farewell Max in his villa for 13 years. He even shared a bedroom with him. 

Nicole Kidman keeps her PETS alpacas on a ranch of 111 hectares near Sydney. 

And the late American actress Kirstie Alley had as many as 14 lemurs in her home. She explained that in Los Angeles, the climate is similar to that of Madagascar, the island state in the Indian Ocean from which these lovely creatures originate. 

We must not leave out Bubble the chimpanzee who lived in Neverland with his famous owner, the late Michael Jackson, and Justin Bieber's monkey, which was infamously taken from him in Germany at the Munich airport when he intended to take it with him on tour. And on top of that, he still had to pay a hefty sum to the shelter that took in the little monkey. We learn that he still lives in a zoo in Germany. 

In this sea of bizarre or at least exotic PETS, we must certainly mention the veritable treasure trove of reptiles of Guns 'N Roses guitarist Slash, who at one time had several hundred: snakes, lizards, and even crocodiles. 

However, chickens are an absolute hit among celebrities. The leader here in this is Jennifer Garner, whose PET Regina George died in 2018. 

Among the big fans of chickens are Kylie Jenner (star of the reality show "Keeping up with Kardashians"), actress and singer Hilary Duff, and tennis star Serena Williams. 

However, the most famous "world chicken coop" is the one owned by the Duke of Sussex - Prince Harry, and his better half, Meghan Markle.

Despite everything exotic and bizarre, as I have already emphasized, I am most interested in CATS and DOGS. While researching, I found out that they are big fans of CATS: Nicholas Cage, who, in addition to two CATS (Merlin and Tiger) also has 2 albino king cobras, an octopus, and 2 crows. And among the biggest "CAT LOVERS", it is certainly worth mentioning the late Karl Lagerfeld and his beloved BURMESE CAT Choupette, who was taken over by his former housekeeper Francoise Cacote after his death. 

Passionate fans of CATS are also: Cameron Diaz, Salma Hayek, Martha Stewart, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ian Somerhalder, Ricky Gervais, Ed Sheeran, Nicole Kidman, Jenna Fischer, Drew Berrymore, Robert Downey Jr., Russel Brand, Gigi Hadid, Mandy Moore, and many others. 

On the other hand, the Obama family with their PORTUGUESE WATER DOGS, Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, etc., are just some of the names that chose DOGS as their PETS.

Whether it's about the latest fashion trend or true animal lovers, decide for yourself. However, what I would like to point out is the fact that WILD ANIMALS have no place in a house or apartment because it is not their natural habitat. In addition, with their perhaps involuntarily aggressive behavior, they can injure someone.

 

Wild animals have never been, nor will they be PETS. Those in captivity will never be happy, and you who hold them will never be safe in your own home. So think carefully when you decide to "tame" large predators!

 "We take care of our pets as for ourselves."

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