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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...

Breed: Curly Coated RetrieverTemperament: intelligent, protectiveCost: $500-$600Lifespan: 12-14 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: families AppearanceCurly Coated Retrievers are a substantially built dog with a height of 64-69cm (25-27") and a weight of 32-36kg (70-80 lb). They have a distinctive curly...

Breed: DachshundTemperament: loves company, loyalCost: $300Lifespan: 12-14 yearsRecommended for: familiesMaintenance: low- medium Most families have owned a Dachshund, or sausage dog, sometime, somewhere. They were the canine accessory of the 1960s, and with six varieties to choose from, there was...

Breed: DalmatianTemperament: energetic, boisterousCost: $500 - $700Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: lowRecommended for: families without toddlers, active people History...

BREED:DalmatianTEMPERAMENT: Boisterous and activeCOST: $250 plus, $600 for show dogsLIFESPAN: 12-14 yearsRECOMMENDED FOR: Families and active peopleDUMPAGE RATE: LowMAINTENANCE: Low HistoryDalmatians are believed to have originated from Dalmatia in Yugoslavia, but there is no evidence...

Dandie Dinmont Terriers Breed: Dandie DinmontTemperament: Friendly, active & loyalCost: $750-$1000Lifespan: 14 yearsRecommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only...

Puppy farm is a dirty word in the dog world. It's a term used by foot-in-the door reporters to describe dog breeders who they claim are producing inferior animals. But there is another side. We visited a puppy farm in...

Breed: Dobermann Temperament: boisterous, intelligent, faithful Maintenance: high Cost: $500-$1000 Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended for: active experienced dog owners Dumpage rate: medium Background The Dobermann has had a reputation for being...

Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff)AppearanceEssentially a white Mastiff, the Dogo Argentino is a powerful dog with a massive skull and strong jaws. Similar in size to a Rottweiler, they stand around 61-69 cm (24-27 inches) in...

We filmed our story with breeders: Michelle and Terry Hangan"Westfork"Mail Service 268Warra, Qld, 4411Phone (07) 4668 1707. E-mail: arsenio@enter.net.au Other interesting websites: members.aol.com/ddbsociety/DDBS/ and www.rarebreed.com/breeds/bordeaux For other breeders contact the Canine Council in your State: Victoria: Victorian Canine AssociationPO Box...