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Border Terrier Breed: Border TerrierTemperament: active but even-temperedCost: $500 - $600Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: medium - require weekly brushingRecommended for: families, men ...

Boston Terriers are small, smooth-coated dogs with a round head and short, flat muzzle. They come in shades of brindle, black and seal, marked with white on the chest, muzzle and blaze. They weigh around 7-11kg (15-25lb) and...

Cardiac disease has been estimated to affect up to 50% of Boxers. Our veterinary adviser, Dr Robert Zammit strongly recommends screening a puppy before purchase. If a murmur is detected, an ultrasound may be needed to...

Named after the French region of Brie near Paris, the Briard was developed as a herding and guard dog. Although the dog was named after this region better known for its cheese, there is some doubt whether the breed was...

Breed: British BulldogTemperament: good natured, they love to be fussed overMaintenance: very highLifespan: 10 yearsCost: up to $1500Recommended for: families, home workers, those with deep pockets HistoryToday's British Bulldog looks quite different to that of the type bred during...

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...

Burmese are slim, athletic cats with a short, silky coat and golden eyes. There are many colours including; brown, blue, lilac, chocolate, cream, red, lilac-cream (also called lilac torti), blue torti, chocolate torti and brown torti. TemperamentBurmese are intelligent,...

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?...