The Breeders' Cup Classic

The Breeders' Cup Classic is the highlight of the two day Breeders' Cup event. This Grade I stakes race is for Thoroughbreds three years old and older. The race is a 1 ¼ miles and is considered to be the premier Thoroughbred race of the year. The purse is a whopping million.

Due to the race's large purse, it regularly attracts US and International competitors. Due to this, specific weight rules and restrictions have been placed to ensure a fair field. Horses must be three years old and older to compete and weight rules have been placed for horses based on age. Four year olds and up are required to carry 126 pounds. Three year olds born in the northern hemisphere and having an official birthday of January 1st are required to carry 122 pounds. Three year olds born in the southern hemisphere and having an official birthday of August 1st are required to carry 117 pounds. Horses born in the southern hemisphere are considered to be younger than horse's born in the northern hemisphere due to the difference in foaling seasons below the equator.

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The winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic often goes on to win U.S. Horse of the Year Honors. This has been in the case in the last four winners of the race, which included Curlin in 2007, Invasor in 2006, Saint Liam in 2005 and Ghostzapper in 2004.

This race is traditionally a hard race to predict. The competition in the Breeders' Cup Classic is so fierce and of high quality that you never know which horse will be the winner for the day. One classic underdog win was in 1993 when Arcangues took the win. This was considered to be the biggest upset in Breeders' Cup history with a payoff of 9.20 for a bet.

Not only do horseracing fans see the best of the best in today's horses, but they also see the world's top trainers and riders. However, due to the popularity of the race and the tough competition, it is not uncommon to see a new trainer take the win. For instance, D. Wayne Lukas, who has won numerous races in other

Breeders' Cup events only has one Breeders' Cup Classic under his belt with 1999's winner Cat Thief. You also see the best of the best in jockeys in the Breeders' Cup Classic with great names such as Chris McCarron, Jerry Bailey, Mike E. Smith and Pat Day having numerous wins in this race.

The Breeders' Cup Classic

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Types of Rabbits - Accepted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association

At present, you can get various types of rabbits that can be kept for breeding purpose or can be tamed as a domestic pet. There are plenty of different types of rabbits.

Many people all around the world are keeping rabbits for butchering and at home as pet animal. Lots of people use to breed them in the course of careful breeding or natural collection. Here in this article you will know about various types of rabbits and most of them are accepted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

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Types of Rabbits:

1. American rabbits: They basically come in two major categories and were recognized in the 20the century. There sub verities are:

-American Fuzzy Lop: This breed was the result of breeding 2 Holland lops rabbits. This type of rabbit has big ears and their body is covered with bulky wool.
-American Sable: These rabbits are a breed of Holland lops and have sandy coloring.

2. Angora: This breed initiated in Ankara, Turkey and is one of the oldest kinds of rabbits. There sub-verities are:

-English Angora: They are basically gentle and needs grooming, resulting from French Angoras.
-French Angora: Their body has thick wool and guard hairs.
-Satin Angora: This type of rabbits is highly soft due to its wool. Their wools are strong in nature.

3. Beveran: They are the biggest and the oldest fur rabbits. Their coats come in various colors like brown, black, white, blue and lilac. Pointed Beveran is one of the rare breed and they have white tipped hairs.

4. Blue of Ham: This type of rabbit was popular in the 20th century.

5. Britannia Petite: This breed weighs around 2. 5lb and they have a wild nature. These rabbits cannot be kept as domestic pets.

6. American Chinchilla: They are breed for butchering and their body size is medium. They have straight ears.

7. Dutch: They are excellent pets and their body is colorful.

8. Himalayan: This is an Asian rabbit and found in the Himalayan Mountains.

9. Lion head: This rabbit was originated from Belgium and is one of the fresh breed of domestic rabbits. It has long hairs on the face that makes it look like lion head.

10. English Spot: These types of rabbits are white in color and it has a butterfly mark on their nose.

Types of Rabbits - Accepted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association

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Savannah Breeders and Savannah Kittens - The Exotically Good Looking Cats

What is a Savannah cat?

A Savannah Cat is the crossing of an African Serval to a domestic cat. This cross made for a very large cat that looked wild but acted domestic. The first cross of a Serval to a domestic cat was an accidental breeding by Judy Frank in 1986. At first the word spread slowly then in the mid 90's Joyce Sroufe heard of this cross and started her own breeding program. The rest as we say is "history". The Savannah breed was born.

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Since their inception the Savannah Cat has grown exponentially. In 1997 a breed standard was created by Joyce Sroufe and submitted to TICA (the international cat association) and was accepted.

Savannahs are known for their long slender bodies, big ears, long legs and their spots. The Savannah cat is one of the newest and most exciting breeds of cats currently being developed by a select few breeders around the world. There are still relatively few Savannahs in existence, and the demand for them is quite high.

How to choose a Savannah Breeder?

Choosing a Savannah Cat Breeder does not have to be difficult. Search the internet for a savannah breeder and email them if they have a kitten you like. It is best to locate a savannah cat breeder in your area but that may not be possible. You may need to ship a kitten to you.

Be sure to ask lots of questions. A good savannah breeder will be happy to answer as many questions as you have. If you can, go visit the cattery. Is it clean or have an odor? Do the cats look healthy? Are all the cats and savannah kittens friendly? Is the breeder friendly? These are all important clues.

If you can only talk on the phone make sure you ask many questions and listen for inconsistencies in the answers. Ask for lots of pictures and not only look at the cute kitten but look at other things. Does the house look clean in the background? Does the kitten have runny eyes or nose? Do the ears look dirty? There are lots of clues in pictures if you just look.

What are Savannah Cat Personalities like?

Savannah Cats have very loving and outgoing personalities and are commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty. While being very cat like for obvious reasons, savannahs also like to play in water, play fetch, walk on a leash and will follow you around the house like a dog. They are also very active cats with an incredible jumping ability. It is not uncommon to find them in places a cat cannot normally get to.

How big do Savannahs get?

All Foundation Savannahs have the letter "F" and a number associated with it to indicate how many generations it is from its Serval ancestor.

F1 = first generation (~50% Serval)

F2 = second generation (~25% Serval)

F3 = third generation (~12.5% Serval) etc.

There are a lot of variables when it comes to size in Savannah Cats. The size depends much on the size and type of their parents and also of the percentage of wild blood they have from their Serval ancestry. With each generation the size will also decrease but most males will be larger than most domestic cats. The female however can be small and will be the same size as a domestic cat but with a much larger personality. If you absolutely must have a large cat you should choose an F1 or F2 male for sure. After that there are no guarantees that any savannah will be a large cat.

Are Savannah Cats good with kids and other pets?

Absolutely! When Savannah Kittens are raised in a home with well-behaved children and pets, a Savannah kitten will thrive and are often found seen sleeping with both kids and other animals.

Diet & Health Care

Savannahs do very well on a high quality dry cat food supplemented with canned wet food and some raw (or cooked) meat.

Please try to stay away from grocery store brand dry cat foods as they are all mostly fillers and very low quality.

Savannah Breeders give the same vaccinations and veterinarian health care as domestic cats. I prefer to use "all killed" versus a "modified live" vaccination with my cats.

Of course, all of our kittens are fully litter box trained and properly vaccinated before they go to their new owners.

How Much Does A Savannah Cost?

The price of a Savannah will vary depending on the quality of the individual cat. Our Savannahs will be individually priced based on gender, fertility, generation and type. Their cost will be noted with their pictures.

Higher percentage Savannahs (F1's and F2's) are rare and very difficult to breed. It takes many years and a lot of luck to mate a Serval with a domestic cat. Only a few breeders worldwide have had success.

Servals are wild cats with special needs in terms of their caging requirements, their diet and their health care. Caring for pure Servals and mating them to domestic cats is costly, time consuming and demanding.

Following are average price ranges for PET kittens, breeders are priced higher:

F1's will range from 00 to 00

F2's will range from 00 - 00

F3's will range from 00 - 00

F4's will range from 00 - 00

F5's will range from 00 - 00

SBT's will range from 00 -50

Author: Gary Fulgham

Savannah Breeders and Savannah Kittens - The Exotically Good Looking Cats

Jungletouch Savannahs has savannah kittens for sale. As a Savannah Breeder I pride myself on top quality well socialized kittens. I have been raising and breeding Savannah cats for 16 years and I am one of the longest standing savannah cat breeders around today. Here at our facility we breed F2 thru F6 savannah kittens. All kittens are raised indoors and underfoot. All kittens are fully vaccinated, wormed, check by a vet and come with a contract before leaving out facility.

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Cat Breeders - How to Use the Internet to Grow Your Breeder Business

The pet breeding industry is thriving today and it's one of the
fastest growing domestic markets. Each year, for the past five
years, the number of pet breeders has increased by at least 20
percent. This may seem like a positive development; however, this
market growth also means a rapid increase in competition.
Breeders now need to further strengthen their sales, marketing
and advertising efforts in order to maintain or better yet, beef
up their customer rosters. They also need to become more
competitive in terms of services and promotional efforts. Now,
more than ever, cat breeders must find more ways on how they can
use the power of media, including the Internet, in order to grow
their business. Here are a few ways on how cat breeders like you
can make your available pets and pet-related services known
online and use the Internet to reach target markets:

The Power of a Website

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As a cat breeder, you should never underestimate the power of
online presence. A simple, professional looking website can help
introduce your business and services virtually to the whole
world. The website needn't be expensive, graphics-heavy or fancy
- a simple one can do as long as it can easily be maintained and
can encourage interaction between the cat breeder and the
prospective pet buyer.

Online Classifieds

You should make use of websites such as Find a Pet Online. You
can advertise your cattery, when you're expecting kittens,
details about the cats you breed and your asking price. Online
advertising and online classifieds are the first place many
prospective buyers now look. Keep in mind that long-term ads will
help you gather names of potential customers between litters
giving you the opportunity to carefully choose who you sell your
kittens to. Another item to note is that pictures sell pets. If
you place ads online, include pictures. Ads with pictures will
receive up to 7 times the number of inquiries as ads without
pictures.

Review Communities

Check out online city guides as well and get your business
listed! A good example of this is Yelp, an online guide where
opinionated reviewers can chip in their experiences with
businesses and individuals and yes, with cat breeders, too! If
you already have many satisfied clients, request them to place a
good word or review about you and your services in review
communities.

Profiles

Building various online profiles on social networking sites can
also help you network with other breeders or buyers. If you have
licenses or other facilities, (i.e. you're a duly registered
veterinarian who also owns a breeding clinic) make sure that you
indicate the same in your profile. This can help build your
reputation.

Genealogy Sites

There are websites online which you can use to build your very
own genealogy website, including pictures of your cats, blue
ribbons and breed certifications. These sites are typically
designed for human families, but that doesn't mean they can't
be easily adapted for pedigree tracing. Having one can reassure
your prospective buyers that you are passionate about what you do
and that you only produce kittens from a good gene pool. Remember
that as a cat breeder, you must avoid presenting yourself as if
the pets you sell come from so-called "kitten mills."

Message Boards

Register with various online forums and engage in discussions.
Don't hesitate to help people who are in need of pets or those
who need help on how to take care of their new feline companions.
Who knows - this may even lead to deals in the future!

Given all these reasons and resources, cat breeders need to
maximize the use of the Internet and other media. This, in order
to not only increase business presence and name recall but also
to guarantee pet lovers everywhere that you're ready to do
business.

Cat Breeders - How to Use the Internet to Grow Your Breeder Business

CS Swarens is the president of Find a Pet Online. 800 998-7065

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Easy Websites For Dog Breeders And Animal Professionals

Dog breeders, cat breeders, horse breeders or breeders of any animals are now able to take advantage of the technological advancements of the Internet. In fact, anyone who makes their livelihood from animals can quickly and easily build a website that will show their potential customers all about their business.

A website traditionally costed thousands of dollars to build, but there are now several easy website builders that make creating a website as easy as filling in forms. The latest developments have made it very easy for any animal professional to create a professional website to help their business for a very affordable cost. They can also make their own updates at any time to reflect the changes in their business instead of having to wait on a webmaster which is expensive and time
consuming. This is particularly important for breeders who want to show their potential clients their latest offspring and other animal businesses that make frequent changes to their website.

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A dog breeder, cat breeder or horse breeder can also display the lines of their past champions as well as their methods for training, and raising their newborns. They can easily create pages on their website such as "news" to tell their clients about their latest offspring for sale and any prizes their animals have recently won in shows. They can create a
"show schedule" page to announce where they plan on showing,
including details on where the shows are and how to get there.

They can create a "methods" page that demonstrates their philosophy on how to raise the best future champs. It is highly recommended to make a "testimonials" page and show pictures of happy clients and their animals.

Making a dog website, cat website, horse website or a website for other animal businesses is as easy as filling in forms, and clicking on buttons with a website builder. It's not just for breeders either. Groomers, trainers, kennels and anyone with a company that derives it's business from animals is able to benefit from their own easy to build website.

Easy Websites For Dog Breeders And Animal Professionals

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