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Breed:Cairn Terrier Temperament: bold and alert Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families and the active elderly History A Cairn is a Scottish word for...
The Caspian is a true miniature horse, usually 10-12hh, with a slim build, small hooves and a short, fine head. Colours include grey, chestnut, bay, black, and cream, and white on the face and legs is allowed. Enthusiasts say the...
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Temperament: loyal, friendly Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families, young children, older adults One of the consistent top performers in Burke's Backyard's best dogs list is also...
Cavoodle Breed: Cavoodle (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Poodle) Temperament: intelligent, seeks human companionship, friendly Lifespan: 10-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: everyone, especially families The Cavoodle is a...
Chihuahuas BREED: Chihuahua TEMPERAMENT: Timid but can be snappy COST: $300+ LIFESPAN: 10-14 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Older people DUMPAGE RATE: Medium MAINTENANCE: Low The Chihuahua is a breed which is not...
Chihuahuas Breed: Chihuahua Temperament: lively and loyal but timid Lifespan: 10-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: elderly, apartments History Love it or not, there's no denying the Chihuahua (pronounced che-wa-wa,...
Breed: Children's PythonTemperament: placidMaintenance: lowLifespan: 15-20 yearsCost: $200-$300 ($1000+ for full set-up)Recommended for: 10+ years BackgroundSnakes have been kept as pets for many thousands of years, although it is not known exactly when Australian snakes were first kept...
Breed: Chinchilla catTemperament: placid and affectionateCost: from $350Lifespan: 12-15 yearsMaintenance: highRecommended for: elderly, singles HistoryLonghaired cats hold a special place in many cat lover's hearts, and perhaps none more so than the Chinchilla. Often regarded as the most...
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Crepe myrtle
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