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Border Terrier Breed: Border Terrier Temperament: active but even-tempered Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: medium - require weekly brushing Recommended for: families, men History Northumberland, England's most northerly county,...

Boston terrier Breed: Boston Terrier Temperament: Protective, lovable, boisterous Lifespan: 12-13 years Recommended for: Older people, families This is one of the few breeds developed in the US, and consequently is their national dog....

Boxers Breed: Boxer Temperament: Active, can be excitable Lifespan: 8-9 years Recommended for: Families with older children Maintenance: Low The Boxer has long been one of Australia's favourite pets, ranking in the top...

Breed: Briard dog Temperament: lively, affectionate Maintenance: medium Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: older families History Named after the French region of Brie near Paris, the Briard was developed as a herding and...

British Bulldog Breed: British Bulldog Temperament: good natured, they love to be fussed over Maintenance: very high Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: families, home workers, those with deep pockets History Today's British...

Budgies Breed: Exhibition BudgerigarTemperament: BrightCost: $40-$500Lifespan: 9-10 yearsRecommended for: Enthusiasts, childrenMaintenance: Medium Comparing the exhibition budgerigar with most pet budgies is like comparing a Cessna with the...

NSWGeorge Carney, phone: (02) 6342 4554 NTOur segment was filmed with the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. Contact: Principal Livestock Management Officer, Barry Lemcke, phone: (08) 8999 2263

Breed: RabbitsTemperament: generally placid. Some breeds are flightyCost: $25-$200Lifespan: 8-12 yearsMaintenance: medium - highRecommended for: enthusiasts, supervised kids or older children Kids just love bunnies, and they come in many different...

Breed: Burmese Temperament: lively, affectionate Lifespan: 12 -16 years Recommended for: families, people wanting an active cat Maintenance: low   Appearance Burmese are slim, athletic...

Breed: BurmillaTemperament: outgoing, friendly and sociableCost: from $550 (microchipped and desexed)Lifespan: 15 years plusRecommended for: familiesMaintenance: low If there were fashions in felines would the Burmilla represent the 1980s with their frosted hair and more eyeliner than Duran Duran?...