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Breed: Abyssinian Temperament: loving, active, playful Maintenance: low Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: cat lovers and families The Abyssinian is most widely recognised for its distinctive 'ticked' coat, though its heritage is not so...

Afghan Hounds Breed: Afghan Hound Temperament: Alert, active and aloof. Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: energetic owners History Regarded as an ancient breed, the Afghan type is...

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...

Alaskan Malamute   Breed: Alaskan Malamute Temperament: dominant, stubborn, trainable Maintenance: High Lifespan: 11-14 years Recommended for: experienced large dog owners Dumpage rate: high Origins of the breed The...

Breed: American Western Horse Breeds Temperament: Versatile, placid but can vary Lifespan: up to 30 years Recommended for: Beginners to experts Western Breeds   Western breeds are all based on the American...

Ancona Chooks BREED: Ancona TEMPERAMENT: Inclined to flightiness but can be tamed COST: $15 plus LIFESPAN: 8 years (3 years productive) RECOMMENDED FOR: Families & backyards In a few weeks the poultry spotlight...

Breed: Appaloosa Temperament: Obedient, willing to please Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 25-30 years Recommended for: Beginners to advanced riders The Appaloosa is known for its distinctive coat of spotted and colour splashed patterns. History...

Arabian Horse Breed: Arabian Horse Temperament: spirited, intelligent Lifespan: 25-27 years Recommended 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...

Aussie Bulldog   Breed: Aussie Bulldog Temperament: Affectionate, elephantine, lazy Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: Families with older kids Maintenance: Untested Dumpage rate: Untested In many ways the British Bulldog...