Breed: AbyssinianTemperament: loving, active, playfulMaintenance: lowLifespan: 12 yearsCost: $350 (pet) -$900 (show)Recommended for: cat lovers and families The Abyssinian is most widely recognised for its distinctive 'ticked' coat, though...
African Lovebirds Breed: African LovebirdsTemperament: active, noisyMaintenance: lowCost: $25-$200Lifespan: 10-15 yearsRecommended for: anyone History Lovebirds acquired their name because of their fondness for sitting in pairs while preening...
Breed: Alaskan MalamuteTemperament: dominant, stubborn, trainableMaintenance: HighLifespan: 11-14 yearsCost: $1000 (pet), $1500 - $1700 (show dog)Recommended for: experienced large dog ownersDumpage rate: high Origins of the breedThe Alaskan Malamute's origins lie in the early Spitz-type dogs that evolved...
Western breeds are all based on the American Quarter Horse and are all judged to the same standard of perfection and all compete in the same type of events. In principle Western Breeds fall into three different groups, based...
The Ancona is a glossy black-feathered bird with a distinctive white v-shaped marking at the end of each feather. The legs are yellow mottled with black. There are two types of combs, a rose comb which is nearly...
Breed: AppaloosaTemperament: Obedient, willing to pleaseMaintenance: MediumLifespan: 25-30 yearsCost: $1000-$8000Recommended for: Beginners to advanced riders The Appaloosa is known for its distinctive coat of spotted and colour splashed patterns.HistoryThe word Appaloosa is derived from...
Breed: Arabian HorseTemperament: spirited, intelligentCost: riding quality $900 to $2500, breeding quality $2000 to $35,000 plusLifespan: 25-27 yearsRecommended for: experienced horsemen Arabians are said to be the oldest breed of horse in the world and are admired universally for their...
The Australian native Archerfish (Toxotes jaculator) shoots strong jets of water to bring down insects and other small prey resting on overhanging vegetation. It does this by pushing its tongue against a groove on the roof of its...
Breeder: Pip NobesSpawater RoadMS 3121Toowoomba, QLD, 4350Phone: (07) 4697 6664Web: www.nobesaussiebulldogs.comEmail: nobes@icr.com.au Noel and Tina Green have advised us that they also breed Aussie Bulldogs. They can be contacted by mail at MS 2131, Lot 323,...
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