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Breed: ChinchillaTemperament: placidCost: from $200Lifespan: 12-15 yearsRecommended for: singlesMaintenance: high Chinchillas are named after a South American rodent which also has two-toned fur. The Chinchilla cat is one of the most popular longhaired cat breeds and is in fact...

Breed: Chinese Silkie ChickenTemperament: docile, easy to handleCost: $20 - $120 eachLifespan: 9 yearsMaintenance: lowIdeal owner: great for kids, novices and fowl enthusiasts HistoryChinese Silkies are believed to have originated in Asia, although despite the name, it is...

If you are too busy to walk a dog or care for a cat but would still like a pet, fish are an obvious low maintenance choice. In the past there were problems maintaining good water quality, which made large...

Cleveland Bay HorsesBREED: Cleveland Bay horsesTEMPERAMENT: usually placidCOST: $2000 plusLIFESPAN: 25 yearsRECOMMENDED FOR: experienced riders and coach work AppearanceCleveland Bay horses are large, handsome horses, standing...

We filmed this segment at Bellevue Hill in Sydney with Clumber breeder, Tracey Garvey and with the assistance of Mrs Wendy Blain from Narromine. NSW VIC Mrs Tracey Garvey, Sydney Phone: (02)...

Cochin ChickensBreed: Cochins (pronounced 'coach-ins')Temperament: docile, gentleCost: $150.00Maintenance: low-mediumLifespan: 8-10 yearsRecommended for: breeders and families History Cochins (pronounced 'coach-ins') are thought to have been developed in the Shanghai district of China more than...

CockatielsBreed: CockatielTemperament: usually affectionate, individuals can varyCost: from $20-$100 for pets, more for show qualityLifespan: 15 yearsRecommended for: beginners and familiesMaintenance: medium AppearanceCockatiels are small to medium sized native parrots (slightly larger than...

Cockatiels Breed: Cockatiel, hand raisedTemperament: usually affectionate, individuals can varyCost: from $20-$200 for petsLifespan: up to 30 years Maintenance: mediumRecommended for:...

Breed: Cocker SpanielTemperament: active, strong, playfulCost: $450-$600Lifespan: 12-15 yearsRecommended for: families, older peopleDumpage rate: approximately 10% (according to the Cocker Spaniel Society of NSW)Popularity: increasingMaintenance: medium to high One of the most recognisable breeds...

Connemara Ponies BREED: Connemara PoniesTEMPERAMENT: Quiet, sturdyCOST: $850 plusLIFESPAN: 25 yearsRECOMMENDED FOR: Families HistoryConnemara Ponies originated in Ireland from the mountain and moorland area of Connemara, in the north western region of...