Here you’ll find 17 Pets and domestic animals that start with V, listed from “Valais Blacknose” to “Volpino Italiano”. These entries include companion mammals, small birds, and a few regional domestic breeds used for fiber, eggs, or shows. Typical uses are companionship, hobby breeding, exhibition, and small-scale husbandry.
Pets and domestic animals that start with V are animals people keep for companionship, utility, or small-scale production. The Valais Blacknose, a Swiss sheep, is a notable example prized for its distinctive face and friendly temperament.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Size (cm), and Classification.
Name: The common name helps you quickly identify each animal and match it to pictures or local breeds.
Scientific name: Shows the Latin name so you can check species identity and compare related breeds across regions.
Size (cm): Gives a typical adult length or height range in centimeters so you can estimate space needs.
Classification: Labels each animal as Mammal, Bird, Reptile, Fish, or Arthropod to guide care and comparisons.
Pets and domestic animals that start with V
Name
Scientific name
Classification
Average adult size (cm)
Vizsla
Canis lupus familiaris
Mammal
53–64 cm
Vallhund
Canis lupus familiaris
Mammal
30–33 cm
Volpino Italiano
Canis lupus familiaris
Mammal
25–30 cm
Van
Felis catus
Mammal
46–56 cm
Velveteen Lop
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Mammal
35–45 cm
Vietnamese pot-bellied pig
Sus scrofa domesticus
Mammal
35–60 cm
Valais Blacknose
Ovis aries
Mammal
70–90 cm
Verata goat
Capra hircus
Mammal
50–70 cm
Venezuelan Criollo
Equus ferus caballus
Mammal
135–150 cm
Vanner
Equus ferus caballus
Mammal
140–160 cm
Veiled chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Reptile
35–60 cm
Vietnamese mossy frog
Theloderma corticale
Other
6–7 cm
Vinegaroon
Mastigoproctus giganteus
Arthropod
6–12 cm
Vasa parrot
Coracopsis vasa
Bird
40–47 cm
Venezuelan troupial
Icterus icterus
Bird
21–23 cm
Victoria crowned pigeon
Goura victoria
Bird
70–75 cm
Valley quail
Callipepla californica
Bird
23–28 cm
Descriptions
Vizsla
Hungarian hunting dog, affectionate and energetic; needs exercise and close human companionship.
Vallhund
Swedish herding dog, sturdy and playful; great family companion with a big-dog personality in a small body.
Volpino Italiano
Small Italian spitz bred as a companion; fluffy, alert and well suited to apartment life with activity.
Van
Short form of Turkish Van; semi-longhaired cat known for distinctive markings and an unusual affinity for water.
Velveteen Lop
Domestic rabbit breed with soft fur and lop ears; friendly house rabbit popular with families and hobbyists.
Vietnamese pot-bellied pig
Compact domestic pig kept as a companion animal; intelligent and social, requires space and specialized care.
Valais Blacknose
Distinctive Swiss sheep breed with curly fleece and docile temperament; kept for wool, show and small-scale farming.
Verata goat
Hardy Spanish domestic goat used for milk and meat; adaptable and commonly kept in rural homesteads.
Venezuelan Criollo
Local criollo horse type valued for endurance and versatility; kept for riding and working in parts of South America.
Vanner
Also called Gypsy Vanner; heavy-feathered riding/drive horse popular with enthusiasts for its calm nature and looks.
Veiled chameleon
Popular pet chameleon with a prominent casque; arboreal and visually striking, needs specialized heat and humidity.
Vietnamese mossy frog
Camouflaged amphibian favored by terrarium hobbyists; requires humid, planted enclosures and gentle handling.
Vinegaroon
Whip scorpion kept by exotic-pet enthusiasts; non-venomous, nocturnal and can spray a vinegar-like defense fluid.
Vasa parrot
Unusual African parrot kept by aviculturists; can be vocal and demanding but forms strong bonds with caretakers.
Venezuelan troupial
Colorful oriole sometimes kept by songbird enthusiasts in Latin America; known for bright plumage and melodious calls.
Victoria crowned pigeon
Large, elegant pigeon with a decorative crest; kept in aviaries for display and admired for calm demeanor.
Valley quail
Small ground-dwelling gamebird kept by backyard keepers and aviary hobbyists for interest and pest control.
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