Vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone). Vasopressin (arginine vasopressin, AVP; antidiuretic hormone, ADH) is a peptide hormone formed in the hypothalamus, then transported via axons to, and released from, the posterior pituitary into the blood. AVP has two principle sites of action: the kidney and blood vessels.
The Face That Launched 1,000 Awws. Like a tiny feline fashion model, this Persian kitten seems to know how to tilt her head just so. And wow, her eyes are stunning. It's no wonder that the Persian is one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association.
Shichis are long-haired, cute, little crosses of the Shih Tzu and the Chihuahua. These designer dogs are affectionate, though also known to be aggressive. However, their characteristics and the intensities of behavioral traits primarily depend on the dominant genes. This also holds good for the long/short coat type a shichi will inherit. If the Chihuahua parent of the puppy had short hair, it is likely to produce a combination of short hair with wisps of longer ones, or possibly the reverse. These dogs can have erect fox-like ears like the Chihuahua, or floppy ones like those of the Shih Tzu.