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Breed: Australian Stock HorseTemperament: quiet, intelligent, easy to trainCost: $2000+Lifespan: 20-30 yearsMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: anyone BackgroundHorses arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788. Only the strongest and most enduring animals survived the harsh climate and difficult...
Australian Terrier Breed: Australian Terrier Temperament: Alert Cost: $350-$500 Lifespan: 12-15 years Recommended for: Families, older adults Maintenance: Medium Appearance: Australian Terriers are small, short-legged rough-coated dogs with pricked ears, a...
Australian Tiffanie Cat Breed: Australian Tiffanie Temperament: friendly, placid Cost: $600 (desexed pet), $1000 (breeding adult) Lifespan: up to 17 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families, units History...
Australian Working Kelpie Breed: Australian Working Kelpie Temperament: very active and intelligent Lifespan: 12 -15 years Maintenance: low (working dog), high (pet) Recommended for: working sheep properties History ...
Also known as the Mexican walking fish, the word axolotl came from the Aztecs and is thought to mean 'water doll'. Known scientifically as Ambystoma mexicanum, axolotls are in fact the larval stage of the salamander; an air...
Basenji Breed: Basenji Temperament: independent, not easily trained Maintenance: low Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: dedicated dog owners History The history of the breed dates back to the early 1930s,...
Appears relatively hardy Can be greedy; and survives well in harsh climates History: Some Russian experts say these curly horses didn't originate from the areas inhabited by the Bashkiri people of Russia's...
Beagle Breed: Beagle Temperament: Friendly but stubborn Lifespan: 12-13 years Recommended for: Families Popularity: Rising Maintenance: Low Dumpage Rate: Low What is small, energetic, low maintenance and good company for children...
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At their best in the peak of summer, crepe myrtles are flwering deciduous trees and shrubs that put on a great show when the going is hot Click here for more