Recreation

A list of tests available for specific breeds and diseases, by the University of Missouri

Offers diploma and certificate courses, delivered online or through DVDs and CDs. Contains course outlines, charts and photos.

A membership organization for dog grooming professionals in Ireland. Contains a member directory, rules, joining information, and a list of previous award winners.

Dedicated to the training and improvement of Beagles for hunting game. Head office is located in Caledonia, Queens County, Nova Scotia.

The fatal mauling of a San Francisco woman by her neighbors' dog on Jan. 26 revives the question of whether some dog breeds are more inherently violent than others and should be banned as pets. [Access requires free registration at nytimes.com]

A searchable database of animals that need homes. Directory of animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA and Canada. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet databases.

Mailing list about using positive reinforcement in daily life as well as obedience and agility.

Discussion covers all aspects of 'dog friendly training' and behavior modification.

Membership ranges from those who are merely interested through to experienced users of e-collars.

Information is given about related sites, books, newsletters and other resources.

An article from the American Dog Trainers Network explains how timidity can be prevented and treated.

An informative site about keeping hedgehogs as pets.

Dedicated to the caring of hedgehogs with wobbly syndrome. Offers information on diet, physical therapy, medical therapies, alternative therapies and outside resources.

Hedgehog care for beginners. Topics include choosing a hedgehog, husbandry issues, and breeding.

Invertebrates in captivity: caresheets, resources, and a discussion forum for arachnids, beetles, stick and leaf insects, and other insects.

Provides information about keeping Achatina species in captivity, their care and their feeding.

Offers a forum to discuss Bettas, Guppies, and plant raising.

Features a forum for enthusiasts of freshwater aquariums, with photo gallery. [registration required]

A collection of articles about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of freshwater aquarium fish diseases.

Fish profiles, photos and hobbyist reviews based on personal experiences in keeping each species.

General information about tropical fish keeping and breeding, like livebearers, catfishes, and cichlids. Also contains some wallpapers. [English and Hungarian]

Care and feeding of many species of freshwater fish. Photos and details about some plants.

Includes forums, product reviews and articles on equipment and livestock.

Detailed information including photos.

Set of articles discussing set up and maintenance of a saltwater aquarium.

Banggai cardinal care and captive breeding information from and experienced breeder.

Cheapo Yeast CO2 for healthy aquarium plants.

Information on all aspects of freshwater live plantkeeping. Also includes detailed information on lighting, algae and snails which may be useful to all aquarists

Chat group for dog owners who feed a species-appropriate raw diet.

This email list helps facilitate communication among the membership, regarding the club and Angora Rabbit husbandry. Information on how to join; message archives for members only.

ARBA registered rabbitry. French, German and English Angora Rabbits bred from Grand Champion lines, pedigreed bunnies for show, wool and pets.

Rabbitry promoting the exhibition of the Dutch breed in all varieties including the Harlequin Dutch variety.

Breeder located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Includes photos.

Small rabbitry located in Michigan. Offers rabbit education and a forum for related questions.

Breeder provide pictures of herd and information. Located in Oregon

Featuring a color compatibility chart, a method to evaluate a rabbit's type, along with information on conditioning rabbits for shows.

Breeder of Netherland Dwarf and Lionhead rabbits in West Central MN.

Located in South Texas, specializing in red eye whites, black, smoke pearl, silver martens, chinchilla, otters, and chestnuts varieties.

Satin breeder located in Eugene, Oregon. Sale page, photos and information about the breed.

A picture of a Silver Fox rabbit.

Collection of images including photos of real frogs and figurines, stamps and scanned cards. Includes news, awards, adoption, poll and links.

A detailed care sheet to help the reptile hobbyist in caring for a Leopard Gecko.

General description and care guidelines for leopard geckos.

Diet, lighting, heat, humidity, and things to avoid.

One breeder's approach to Schneider skinks with some information, responsibilities, and links.

Information about keeping Chinese water dragons in captivity. Diet, breeding behavior, lighting, enclosures, and common health problems are discussed in detail.

Their captive care and breeding techniques.

Information portal for reptile and amphibian hobbyists offering forums for various species.

A rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption shelter for all species of tortoise and turtle

Offers online magazine, store discounts, graphics and screen savers, message boards and community, private auction site and email groups, e-cards, games and contests, and banner exchange.