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Despite being known as the smallest dog breed in the world, these pint-sized instigators put on quiet the barking show. Friends Caroline Cunha and Ana Carolina Albuquerque show us in this episode why the tiny Chihuahua took over their words.

In this episode of Pet Breeds, we speak with Otavio Paes, breeder of a unique and charming animal, the llama.

Developed by American breeder Ann Baker, the Ragdoll cat breed takes over Pet Channel and captures our hearts, showing us their many individual characteristics. We visit the home of veterinarian and breeder Glauco Mello to learn more about this snuggly breed.

Originating from a most unlikely place, the exotic Sphynx cat breed reminds us of the enigmatic Egyptian sphinxes, entertaining us with their playful, affectionate, and energetic nature. We also learn about the special care this breed requires.

Stunningly beautiful, loving, intelligent, and courageous; these are just a few of the characteristics that the Australian Shepherd displays for us on this episode. We travel to the Wind Spirit Kennel to converse with Beatriz, to get to know more about this charming breed.

In this episode, we receive some royal treatment, meeting the official dog of Queen Elizabeth II. Intelligent and affectionate, it is easy to see why the Pembroke Welsh Corgi won the hearts of many with their foxlike faces.

In this episode, we speak with Cristina Ornellas, one of Brazil's leading Weimaraner breeders. We learn a bit more about this breed hailing from the Weimar region of Germany, one known for their independent, gentle, and exceptionally active nature.

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Beautiful, stately, and fearless, Arabian Horses conquered the world with their extraordinary abilities as war horses. In this episode, we are taken on a journey to learn more about this breed, considered the oldest in the world.

In this episode, we learn that despite their sweet appearance, dogs of the Lhasa Apso breed are fiercely independent and headstrong due to their tenacious nature. Breeders Ricardo and Catia tell us more about this incredible breed.

Originally bred in Siberia, these dogs are magnificently adapted to the extreme cold. Famously known for their role as sled dogs, more recently they have been conquering hearts the world over with their beauty and intelligence. In this episode, we get to know better this sacred breed.

In this episode, we interview Marcia, who introduces us to her two passions. First, we get to know the renowned spotted Dalmatians, arriving to show us all of their curiosities. Later on, we meet the small, calm, and entertaining Chinese Crested Dogs.

In this episode, we learn why these dogs are considered such distinguished shepherds. Hailing from the Apennine Mountains of Italy, Maremma Sheepdogs are famous for their docile and gentle nature despite their rustic roots.

With their captivating affectionate gaze and calm manner, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed was known in the past for warming the hearts and laps of their owners. In this episode, we are lucky to witness firsthand their cuteness and kindness.

Considered the largest dog breed in the world according to the Guiness Book of World Records, the English Mastiff shows us in this episode that despite their overwhelming size, they are loving, family-friendly dogs. Rio native Sheila introduces us to all of the characteristics and curiosities of this mammoth breed.

Gentle giants by nature, this episode's star breed demonstrates various interesting characteristics. In spite of being the largest domesticated breed of cat in the world, they are not well-known in Brazil. For this reason, we visit Sandra's home to get to know more about this special cat.

Deriving from domestic and serval cats, this elegant breed that originated in the United States in the 1980s shows us that despite their feisty feline roots they can be rather docile and affectionate. In this episode, we meet with breeder Solange Mikael to get more details about this unique breed.

We travel to the home of breeder Sonia Rollin to learn more about this breed, the result of crossbreeding between Bulldogs and Terriers. We soon realize that despite their robust and athletic posture, these dogs are quite loving and loyal.

Considered the most intelligent dog breed in the world, the energy-packed Border Collies were once kings of guarding the herds. Today, due to their loyalty and meticulousness, their popularity continues to grow and conquer more and more breeders around the world.

One of the oldest breeds in the world, Basenji dogs are incredibly intelligent, independent, and trustworthy. We speak with breeder Savio, to get to know more about the characteristics of these little dogs, who, despite their size, are expert hunters.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are fast, intelligent, loyal, and were great hunters in the past. Today, we head to breeder In-Coelum's farm to learn all that we can about this breed.

We discuss the world's first domesticated horse, the result of mixing between Portuguese and Spanish breeds. Lusitanos were once war horses and great heroes of battles, where the strength and bravery of these animals helped to shape the maps as well as the history of the world.

We visit the Golden Horse Ranch and get to know better the venerable Pampa Horses. Known in fictional tales as the stallions mounted by the Native Americans who ruled the Wild West, they have, unfortunately, come to be despised for their unusual mixtures of coloring.

We learn Geraldo's memorable story. A few years ago, baby bird Geraldo fell from his nest, broke a leg, was in distress and couldn't fly any longer. Much to the human family's surprise, Geraldo was rescued and saved by chopp, their labrador dog, that left Geraldo at their home's front door. From that moment on, Geraldo would live a happy life thanks to his four-legged buddy and constant companion.

We meet Renata Palma. Renata has a life long love for animals. She shares her home, life and love with 18 cats and one dog. If she could, she would have more cats in her own apartment, but her place is already full and she promises that that's enough. They're all from diverse breeds and besides their differences, they all live in harmony.

We get to know Luna. As an adult dog, Luna had few chances of being adopted. But Marize, her future human mama, didn't think twice before taking Luna home and giving her all the love she deserved. We went to Marize's place and there we witnessed how highly adaptable Luna was, easily adjusting to her new life and getting along well with her pet brothers and sisters.

Pet Channel could not miss out on the chance to support a dog adoption event and to witness a life changing movement sponsored by Pedigree. Hundreds of adult and senior dogs from shelters finally found a place that they could now call home. After all, our four-legged buddies just want to find a home full of love.

We hear Johnny's story. Animals are Johnny Duarte's daily source of inspiration. He is well known for his love for animals and fell in love with photography from a very early age. Johnny learnt from his daddy, who used to photograph horses, the magic of capturing an animal's wild nature.

We meet Lionel Falcon, Brazil's first professional pet photographer. Born in Argentina, Lionel has two true passions in life, photography and animals. He decided to come to Brazil in the early 90's and to make his passions a reality: snapping animal's portraits, portraying their personalities and making them into natural celebrities.

We are invited to meet Sabine and her lovely pets. Sabine has a passion! A passion for animals. A passion that other have left behind, among them, dogs and cats, all of them rescued from the streets. And they all fit perfectly into her heart and her homes.

And, as we are meeting those people who devote their lives to that unique bond with their pets, here we meet Simone Johann, a pet sitter who loves animals and has always felt better when they are around. That's how she realized that she could turn what seemed to be just a hobby into a dream job and career. So that's exactly what she did.

We learn about Jaquinha, a talented and very social bird and the feathered son and best friend of Paulo Porto, a passionate breeder that manufactures toys and perches for his joyful birds. It's time to fly with this beautiful love story full of affection, devotion and joy.

We meet Pearl. You may say that they are an unusual pet, but the truth is, once you meet Pearl, a cute, clean and stylish mini pig that has swooned thousands of followers on her social network, you will understand her human family's love and devotion! And you'd better believe it, pearl even gets along very well with the other pets that are a part of the family!

We tell the story of Dom, a blind great dane that was rescued a year ago by Lara, a veterinary medical student who found Dom on the brink of death. He had been abandoned and Lara didn't think twice when she decided to take him home. Today, Dom is safe and sound and lives a good and comfortable life with his human mom and his other pet siblings, also rescued by Lara.

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Camila Alves had retinis pigmentosa and has been blind since the age of 15. She had to learn how to get around with the help of a cane. That is, until the day that Camila met Pucca, her guide dog and best friend. From that moment on, both started a brand new life, filled with happiness and love.

We meet a very entertaining family of french bulldogs. Manuel and his wife Angela have a serious passion for these canine friends, who practically rule the roost, playing where they like, even in the couple's bed. These human parents have even named their bedroom a pet maternity ward!

They are twin brothers, designers and animals rule their lives. Once, some years ago, a friend asked for help as her dog had suffered an accident that left her puppy paralyzed in the hind legs. That's when William and Richard Frank decided to manufacture their first dog wheelchair. The invention's popularity has grown by word of mouth and have been in business for almost 20 years!

We meet Jamon, the smart and lovely pig that arrived into Andrea Mendes' life as a gift from her husband, on Valentine's Day. Now, the beloved pet Jamon is part of the family and a real hit in Andrea's heart as well as on Instagram, where his daily activities and lifestyle are chronicled and followed every day by thousands of followers.

Imagine you could live somewhere surrounded by nature and all sorts of animals. On this episode, we meet actress and model Marcela Peringer who lives on an island and is proud to show us more of her peaceful and funny home, sweet home. We go by boat to her place on Gigoia's Island to hear all of the stories that Marcela has to tell about her pets and her relationship with animals in general.

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You can either bring your pet to work or work at a pet friendly office where animals are welcome and a part of the corporate culture. On this episode, you will see that having your buddy at your workplace can truly benefit you, your pet and the company as a whole. Our pooches can lower our stress hormones and help make the environment a calmer and more relaxed place.

And we continue with the noble horses on the second half of this episode where we follow the daily routine of kids and people affected by some sort of physical, mental or developmental disorder that have found through equine therapy their way to recovery. We thus learn that besides the horse's extremely powerful movements.

We meet Eduardo Moreira, the most well known Brazilian horse whisperer. Our team went to his farm in Jacare

The story of trained pets that will take us through their mission to provide happier and less stressful moments and bring some comfort for hospitalized children at Darcy Vargas public hospital, in S

We are invited to enjoy Ben's birthday party and have lots of fun with his human and 4 legged buddies! By throwing your pet a birthday party, you truly demonstrate how much you love him as he will be able to celebrate it with his closest buddies at a park, at home or at any pet friendly place where they can have lots of fun.

We are invited to meet polo and Mika, Cecilia Canetti's labradors. A member of the Brazilian national water polo team, Cecilia is a high level athlete and has always been very fond of sports. She keeps a heathy and active life and, along with her dogs, Cecilia practices stand-up paddle boarding and shares great moments with her best buddies.

On the first part of episode 1, we visited the fairies sanctuary in Itaipava, north of Rio de Janeiro. Founded by Patricia Fitipaldi, a veterinary doctor and activist for animal rights. The Sanctuary is home to over 100 farm animals that have been abandoned on the road and were hopefully found and rescued by Patricia.