The Curious Compendium 2023 Tour Finale: Rexes, Sphynxes, and Orientals!

Thank you friends! 

Rough Collie and Shetland Sheepdog!
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The rough collie was developed in 18th century Scotland; bred to be brave, strong, determined and intelligent in order to protect and herd sheep. The breed makes a great family pet given their loyal and affectionate nature, but they need to be well socialized at a young age. Their long luxurious coat needs lots of attentive grooming (there is a short haired variety considered its own breed). They do well with canine sports and events and of course, nearly everyone has heard of Lassie! 

The Sheltie was bred on the Shetland Islands to help with moving ponies, poultry, and sheep- the harsh climate is what influenced their smaller size and hardy nature. They make excellent working dogs, family pets, and security systems! They are a vocal breed and often express excitement, a sense of unfairness, or even humor. The breed is intelligent, sensitive, obedient, eager to please, and empathetic. Their coat too requires a lot of grooming to maintain it from matting and its cold weather proofing.

Amazing, just amazing!! So many different dog breeds! Lovely to look at all the different variants and sizes! And the cats and bunnies etc. are great too! Love the way you put them on the display too!

Please, which brand is the dog top line on the right?

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Greet Collies

I especially like the small one in the back sitting with black fur, what brand is it?
In a few weeks you have to update your picture.

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Thank you friends! 

And what about the Welsh Corgi? I'm still waiting!

Thank you everyone. 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], that is a custom a former member made for me out of an old Schleich husky! 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], That is also a custom model done by the artist mentioned to Shanti- it was originally the sitting Keenway collie. 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], go back to page 28 and scroll down a little. :)

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Thank you everyone. 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], that is a custom a former member made for me out of an old Schleich husky! 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], That is also a custom model done by the artist mentioned to Shanti- it was originally the sitting Keenway collie. 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], go back to page 28 and scroll down a little. :)

Thank you for the information, a very good custom, just looked the original up, your's looks way better than the original.

Next year you should get the schleich sheltie, he would suit perfect in the lineup, I am glad they bring him out in a smaller pack set than in the big schleich set with the riding cafe and a better price. :)

That's exactly what I am going to do! Really excited that the figure was released to two much smaller sets.

Rexes, Sphynx, and Orientals!
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Rexes are a group of cats with a genetic mutation for curly hair and they belong to 4 main breeds; the Cornish, Devon, and Selkirk rexes, and then the LaPerm. The first two are shorthair variety (such as pictured in the top row) and the latter two are longer haired cats. Both the Devon and Cornish cats were discovered in the 1950s in their namesake regions. Both breeds are affectionate and smart and have curly fur (even their eyelashes). 

The Sphynx was developed from a hairless kitten born in Toronto, Canada in 1966. This unique look is caused by the KRT71 gene which results in inactive follicles. The breed itself may require some special care as they sunburn and overheat/get cold very easily. They are very friendly and loving cats, even being very sociable with strangers and other animals of other species. 

The Oriental was created in 1950s England while breeding various Siameses in order to develop new coloration and revive the breed after a post WWII drop in popularity. The breed comes in 300+ colorations- resulting in its nickname of the "rainbow cat". They are very smart, playful, and spirited cats who bond very closely to their family.