Fox TerrierBreed: Fox TerrierTemperament: excitable, outgoing, playfulCost: $350-$1000 smooth, $850-$1000 wireLifespan: 14 yearsMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: active families, fit older people There's never a dull moment when there's a Fox Terrier around! Loved worldwide for...
No significant diseases recorded Very hardy and sound animal. Breeding: Foxhounds may have up to 10 puppies a litter, more often five to seven. Very few whelping problems. They take two years...
Breed: French BulldogTemperament: fun loving, affectionateCost: from $850 for a pet, $1600 plus for showLifespan: 10-12 yearsRecommended for: apartment living and familiesMaintenance: low AppearanceFrench Bulldogs are a small, stocky dog with a roach (arched) back and compact appearance....
Friesian Horse Breed: Friesian Horse Temperament: Intelligent, trainable Cost: From $7000 Lifespan: 25 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Experienced horsepeople Most Australians know Friesians as those black and white...
Temperament: placid Cost: $25 plus Lifespan: 20 years Recommended for: kids of all ages Maintenance: medium In the past few years wildlife authorities have relaxed regulations to allow certain frogs to be kept as pets, provided licences or permits...
Breed: German PinscherTemperament: protective, energeticCost: $500 - $800Lifespan: 10 - 15 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: active families, those who need an alert companion History The Pinscher is the German equivalent of the terrier...
Breed: German Shepherd Dog Temperament: Loyal, protective, intelligent Cost: $500 to $650 Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: active families with older children Maintenance: Low A breeding program developed by the German Shepherd Dog...
German Shorthaired Pointer. Costs: From $650 Temperament: Friendly and intelligent Child compatibility: Amenable with kids. May be too energetic around small children. Grooming:...
In Germany the dogs come in five sizes but here the only type of any number is the 'mittel', or standard, which reaches around 30-36cm (11-14"). They have a very dense undercoat and harsh outer coat, with a wide range...
Breed: German Wirehaired PointerTemperament: loyal, protective and activeCost: $500 - $1000Lifespan: 10-12 yearsMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: active, independent owners and hunters If you love the outdoors and you are...
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Nasturtiums
While lots of vegies are great plants to get kids started on, nasturtiums are excellent flowers for kids to have their first go at growing, too. Click here for more