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Breed: Hungarian PumiTemperament: alert, energetic, wilfulCost: $1000 plusLifespan: 10 -12 yearsRecommended for: enthusiastsMaintenance: low HistoryThere is some debate regarding the origin of the Pumi with some sources claiming they descended from the Puli and were later crossed with...

The Hungarian Vizsla is a slim, sleek, sophisticated-looking dog with a sensitive expression and thin, silky, drop ears. Although described in some dog texts as medium-sized, most pet owners would consider the Hungarian Vizsla tends towards the 'large' category, standing...

Contact the Canine Council in your state; ACTCanberra Kennel AssociationPO Box 815Dickson 2602Phone: (02) 6241 4404 NSWNSW Canine CouncilPO Box 632St Marys 2760Phone: (02) 9834 3022 NTNorth Australian Canine AssociationPO Box 375321Winnellie...

Breed: Irish TerrierTemperament: fun-loving, impulsiveCost: $600 plusLifespan: 13-15 yearsRecommended for: families, singlesMaintenance: medium AppearanceIrish Terriers are whiskery ginger-coloured dogs, taller than Fox Terriers, standing 46-48cm (18-19") and weighing around 12kg (27lb). TemperamentOwners describe them as...

Breed: Irish Water SpanielTemperament: Loyal, activeCost: $500.00Lifespan: 12-13 YearsRecommended for: Families who want something differentDumpage rate: LowMaintenance: High HistoryThe Irish Water Spaniel is a breed best known for its distinctive...

Irish Wolfhound   BREED: Irish Wolfhound TEMPERAMENT: Calm & biddable COST: $800+ LIFESPAN: 8-10 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Experienced dog owners MAINTENANCE: Medium Among the Irish dancers and leprechauns marching in...

Breed: Italian Cane CorsoTemperament: dominant, weary of strangersCost: $2,500Lifespan: average 10 years Maintenance: lowRecommended for: personal or...

Can feel the cold especially in winter Danger of fractures: ensure adequate calcium in diet while young Can easily be injured by very young children Breeders say some lines have...

Breed: Italian Lagotto RomagnoloTemperament: affectionate, boisterousCost: from $1500 (when available)Lifespan: 12 - 14 yearsRecommended for: active familiesMaintenance: medium to high HistoryThe ancestors of the Lagotto Romagnolo were water-retrieving dogs in the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna...

Breed: Italian SpinoneTemperament: gentle, loyalMaintenance: mediumCost: $500-$1000Lifespan: 10-12 yearsRecommended for: families AppearanceThe overall appearance of the Spinone is a that of cross between a pointer and a foxhound. The Spinone is medium sized and is roughly the same...