It’s a bit weird for me to start a thread about beauty standards as, in general, I couldn’t care less about beauty. However, I think we all have a general idea about what is beautiful for us and there are pets that really fill our eye and turn heads when walking in the street. There are others that…

I sat a dog and separately a cat who both had grumpy-looking photos, but turned out to be lovely. The dog ended up as my favorite sit dog, because he’s the most easygoing, lovable chap. Never met a stranger and could comfortably navigate crowds, got along with kids and animals, and enjoyed all sort…

I like torties too but I agree they’re not at the top of fancy cats list.

I don’t think torties are unattractive. My favorite cat to date randomly happens to be a tortie, because of her personality. She was skittish and needed warming up, but once she got to that point, she was super loving and lovable. One of her fun traits was flopping over in front of you every five se…

I think well-groomed pets are really attractive. Doesn’t have to be some specific «hair-do» but clean fur, well brushed etc. - good cut where applicable. Saw a dog this morning that was obviously cut like a run-away lawn mover. Poor dog. Well cared for looks good.

I used to think dachshunds looked weird. Until I looked after my first, she won my heart like in two minutes and I could no longer see anything weird about her or any other dachshund. The same happened with the cat I looked after. Her nose looks discolored because of the colour pattern. She looked …

Yes, when you get to know a pet they become more beautiful. I had a cocker Spaniel and a Bassett Hound, so when i see these breeds my heart melts. And i love puppies - any puppy.

That is one of the ten gazillion reasons we (I believe that I speak for most of us here ?) love animals ! Looks mean little to nothing. I am not a fan of small dogs as I believe that anything less that 10kg is not a dog (I know, I know…but read on…). I’ve been known to fall in love with a chi from …

When you get to know pets they become more beautiful” Have you ever gone right off a pet when you got to know them more? I have. I looked after a rescued old Podenco dog that was very elderly. This sit wasn’t with Trusted Housesitters. A friend had recommended us as great sitters. We were paid. T…

We looked after a standard poodle in NYC years ago. The apartment was overlooking Central Park so that’s where we walked everyday. This dog was beautiful and she knew it. Every walk we were stopped by some passer-by who complimented the dog on her looks. Honestly, the dog would look the person up a…

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MaggieUU 15 March 2025 14:12 2

Nice topic @Newpetlover.
I have a great love for tortoiseshell cats although many might not think of them as traditionally beautiful. I have had 2 of my own (RIP Priscilla and Scarlett) and am very drawn to sits with a tortie.

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