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Hailing from the marshes and rice paddies of Southeast Asia, betta fish are primarily known for two things: their gorgeous, rainbow-colored bodies and their pugnacious nature. Bet ...

4. Japanese Spitz While we’re buzzing about the Spitz family—and not the unrelated Aperol variety—experts also adore the Japanese Spitz, which is an adorable white fluffy dog breed. “Japanese Spitz ...

There are three sizes of poodle: standard, miniature, and toy. Of those, the toy poodle is the smallest of them all, as well as one of the longest-living dog breeds. Originating in Germany and once ...

Asia is home to some of the world’s most ancient and unique dog breeds. These dogs aren't just adorable— they’re also deeply rooted in the cultures they come from, and are known for traits ...

This dog name is the most popular pick for male pups, a title it’s held for two years running. For female dogs, we’re over the moon for Luna, which reached No. 1 status.

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Life & Luxury Arts & Culture Pop culture How a cute Japanese icon turned into a $6b industry The Japanese icon, celebrating her golden jubilee, is emblematic of a global craze for child-like ...

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Popular Japanese Cat Names According to the Mainichi Shimbun, there were approximately 9 million pet cats currently living in Japan as of October 2023. That's a lot of cats - and a lot of cat parents!