Many chicken breeds are on the Endangered Species list because breeders have used only one or two breeds for egg or meat production and abandoned all others.

Mar 7, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

How can you make your Thanksgiving feast extra special this year? Try a Heritage Turkey. These birds are praised for great flavor, texture and freshness.

Nov 16, 2010 - Marika Fleeger

The difference between an old-fashioned heritage turkey and those big Butterball birds lies in genetics.

Sep 25, 2008 - Marcia Passos Duffy

Go local? Fresh, a frozen supermarket bird? Organic? Kosher? Natural, free-range or free-roaming? It's enough to make you eat ham instead. Deciphering the choices.

Nov 10, 2007 - Jacqueline Church

What is an heirloom seed, heirloom plant, or heirloom vegetable? Where can I buy heritage or heirloom seeds? Want to know? Learn the answers here.

Jul 31, 2006 - Sally Odum

Mixed breed dogs make great companions and watchdogs, enjoy good health, and can even be registered. A mutt could be the right pet for you.

Jan 18, 2007 - Joy Butler

The Chausie is a hybrid of domestic cats and wild Jungle Cats. This graceful, muscular cat, despite its large size, is sweet-natured.

Jan 20, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Consistently ranked among the top 10 most popular breeds by the Cat Fanciers' Association, the Himalayan is essentially a Persian cat with Siamese cat markings.

Jan 15, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Siberian cats, despite their large size, are usually gentle animals that tend to be very laid back and good with children and other pets.

Nov 7, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Bred to resemble a miniature tiger, the Toyger (an amalgam of "toy" and "tiger") is a relatively new cat breed and still quite rare.

Oct 12, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

The first documented Savannah was a single kitten born to a female Siamese domestic cat that had been mated with an African Serval.

Jan 26, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Backyard poultry farmers have fallen for Orpingtons, a docile, easy to handle, and attractive chicken breed that provides eggs and meat in a small space.

May 29, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Find out your mixed breed dog's heritage through new genetic testing now available to the public.

Jul 7, 2007 - Joy Butler

DNA testing can be a valuable tool for dog owners in understanding their pet's behavior and health risks, but is it foolproof?

Nov 18, 2008 - Joy Butler

Native to Dartmoor in the south of England, these tough little ponies are bright, kind and are great children's ponies, but their future is still uncertain.

Feb 27, 2011 - Sara Walker

The most common reason for choosing a purebred dog is the expectation of certain attributes. But many people choose a mixed-breed because they enjoy a unique blend.

Jul 18, 2009 - Jacque Newman

Mixed breed dogs, just as purebreds, can compete in dog shows to earn titles in conformation, obedience, agility, flyball, and other canine events.

Jun 7, 2008 - Joy Butler

Half-breed characters are not unheard of in the lore of World of Warcraft, but role-players tend to be wary about taking these on for fear of creating a monster.

Dec 16, 2009 - Pam Griffin

In the Southern Ocean between New Zealand and Antarctica, six island groups have World Heritage listing for their great natural and ecological significance.

Aug 5, 2010 - Brian Cross

The difference between an old-fashioned heritage turkey and those big Butterball birds lies in genetics.

May 17, 2006 - Michael Vyskocil