Why this site exists
Every year shelters take in animals that "didn't fit": a husky in a studio apartment, an Australian Shepherd with an owner who works ten-hour days, a cat whose breed needs nobody explained to the buyer. Ogonio brings together what is worth knowing before you decide: temperament, exercise and grooming needs, breed-related health problems, and the questions to ask a breeder.
What you will find
- 131 dog breeds and 48 cat breeds with size, trait ratings, health and history,
- breed quizzes that take your home, time and experience into account,
- calculators: daily food portions, BARF portions, pet food calories, dog and cat age in human years, and due dates,
- a blog on choosing a breed, feeding, health, grooming, training and paperwork.
Where our data comes from
Every number on a breed page comes from a source listed at the bottom of that page: an FCI standard, a breed club, a cat federation, The Kennel Club, the AKC or a veterinary publication. We explain the details in our methodology.
What we do not do
- We do not sell animals and we do not recommend breeders for money.
- We do not diagnose. For health problems we always refer you to a veterinarian.
- We never say a breed is "perfect for everyone". No such breed exists.
Contact
Have feedback or spotted a mistake? Use the contact form or email kontakt@ogonio.pl. We read messages in English and Polish.