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Swedish VallhundBreed: Swedish VallhundTemperament: active, easy to pleaseMaintenance: low - mediumLifespan: up to 15 yearsCost: $500 -$1000Recommended for: families, active people HistorySwedish Vallhunds or 'Vasgotaspets' as they're known in Sweden were developed...

Luxating patellas (slipping kneecap). Any dogs used for breeding must obtain a vet check to ensure that they don't have obvious signs of luxating patellas Curiosity gets them into more than their fair share...

Thai RidgebackBreed: Thai RidgebackTemperament: independent, shy, cringingMaintenance: lowCost: not available in AustraliaRecommended for: not recommended History and genetic developmentThe Thai Ridgeback dog is little known to the Western world. It is one...

Tibetan SpanielBreed: Tibetan SpanielTemperament: independent, alert, reserved with strangersCost: from $400Lifespan: 15 yearsDumpage rate: mediumMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: families AppearanceTibetan Spaniels are similar in size to the Maltese or the Shih Tzu. They stand...

Breed: TonkineseTemperament: affectionate and curiousCost: $400 (pet) - $600 (show)Lifespan: up to 15 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: families or anyone who likes friendly felines. HistoryOnce called the Golden Siamese, the Tonkinese is in fact a hybrid of Burmese...

Tonkinese Breed: Tonkinese Temperament: Curious, active Cost: $200+ Lifespan: 12-15 years Recommended for: All ages Appearance A hybrid of the Siamese and Burmese, Tonkinese are slim, sleek, graceful cats, usually rounder-faced...

For full details about the Golden Retriever, see this week’s road test. For breeder contact details and further information on the other 9 breeds mentioned, see the archives section of the Burke’s Backyard website. ...

Breed: Trakehner Temperament: keen, alert, intelligent Cost: upwards of $4,000 to $7,000 for weanling foalupwards of $10,000 (purebred adult mare)more than $20,000 for a stallion ($50,000 for purebred)$350,000 plus for purebred champion stallion Lifespan: 25 years plus Recommended for:...

We filmed this segment in Sydney with the assistance of Bevan Windell of Mobile Aquarium Care - 0418 283 775. Many large-scale tropical tanks are maintained with the help of a regular visit from a qualified consultant, who...

Breed: TurkeysTemperament: easily tamed, noisy malesCost: from $25 - $50Lifespan: 5-9 years Maintenance: mediumRecommended for:hobby and commercial farmers History The turkey...