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Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle
A medium-sized side-necked turtle of the Caribbean lowlands of Colombia, with a flattened, dark shell and a br…
Common Nightingale
A plain brown songbird famous for its rich, powerful nocturnal song.
Bolognese
The white, cottony Italian bichon—calm, rare, and quietly devoted.
Branderhorst's Snapping Turtle
A large snapping turtle of New Guinea with a broad, heavy shell and a strong jaw.
Chinese Hwamei
A shy brown songbird with a white eyebrow stripe, famous for its melodious song.
Löwchen
The 'little lion dog'—clipped like a lion, rare, and a merry companion.
Manning River Turtle
A small Australian turtle endemic to the Manning River system, with a flattened shell and a broad head.
Crested Myna
A glossy black bird with a head crest and yellow beak, an excellent mimic of speech.
Shih Tzu
The 'lion dog' of China—long-coated, flat-faced, and born to be a pampered companion.
Bell's Turtle
A small Australian turtle of fast-flowing, rocky streams in the Namoi and Gwydir river systems, with a flatten…
Hill Myna
A glossy black bird with orange wattles and exceptional mimicry, one of the best talkers.
Pekingese
The imperial lion-dog of China—dignified, flat-faced, and heavy before light behind.
Sandstone Snake-necked Turtle
A long-necked side-necked turtle endemic to the sandstone escarpments of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, wi…
Common Starling
A glossy black-purple starling with a speckled winter coat, forming huge murmurations.
Japanese Chin
The elegant, flat-faced lapdog of Japanese nobility—cat-like and graceful.
New Guinea Snake-necked Turtle
A long-necked side-necked turtle widespread across New Guinea, with a dark, flattened shell and a very long ne…
Eurasian Magpie
A bold black-and-white corvid with a long iridescent tail, highly intelligent.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The sweet, big-eyed toy spaniel—gentle, affectionate, and endlessly companionable.
Steindachner's Snake-necked Turtle
A snake-necked turtle of the arid rivers and waterholes of western Australia, with a flattened shell and a lon…
Red-billed Blue Magpie
A striking blue magpie with a red bill and very long tail, in mountain forests.
English Toy Spaniel
The older, heavier King Charles type—dignified, snug-nosed, and quiet.
Northern Red-bellied Turtle (Emydura subglobosa (variety))
A colour variant of the red-bellied short-necked turtle found across New Guinea, distinguished by variable red…
Azure-winged Magpie
A gray bird with blue wings and tail, highly social and common in East Asia.
Papillon
The 'butterfly-eared' toy spaniel—dainty, brilliant, and surprisingly athletic.
