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Jack Russell Terrier Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Temperament: outgoing and friendly Cost: $400-$500 Lifespan: 14-15 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families History The Jack Russell Terrier is a plucky...

Hip dysplasia, a degenerative disease, has been found in dogs overseas but none locally. Breeders are monitoring the situation; Socialisation is important in large breeds such as this; The coat must be...

Breed: KoolieTemperament: loyal, responsive, energeticCost: $250Lifespan: 15 yearsRecommended for: active people, anyone willing to work their dogMaintenance: low AppearanceA Koolie is often described as looking like a cross between a rough Collie and a border Collie, although it is...

Breed: Labradoodle Costs: Puppies from $700, Food from $5-10 per week Temperament: Affectionate, full of personality and gentle with children. An active breed. Child compatibility:...

LabradorsBreed: Labrador RetrieverTemperament: loyal, fun lovingCost: $550 to $650Lifespan: 12 yearsRecommended for: families and couplesPopularity: Australia's most popular dog breed (ANKC 1999)Dumpage rate: lowMaintenance: low AppearanceLabrador Retrievers are compact, robust, strongly built...

Breed: Lhasa ApsoTemperament: gentle, aloofMaintenance: highLifespan: 12-14 yearsCost: $400Recommended for: less active people HistoryThe name Lhasa Apso literally means terrier of Tibet (Lhasa is the capital of Tibet). They are also called the lion dog of Tibet. There...

Lowchen DogsBreed: Lowchen (pronounced low as in cow; shan)Temperament: affectionate, spiritedMaintenance: low (pets) High (showdogs)Cost: $500-$1000Lifespan: 13-14 yearsRecommended for: families HistoryThe history of the Lowchen is quite uncertain as no-one is quite...

Breed: MalteseTemperament: affectionate, assertiveMaintenance: medium (pet), high (show)Lifespan: 14-15 yearsCost: $450-$600Recommended for: older families, apartments HistoryThe forebears of today's Maltese are thought to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by Phoenician traders over 2000 years ago. One...

Breed: Maltese x Shih TzuTemperament: friendly, outgoing, boisterousCost: $300 plusLifespan: 12-14 yearsRecommended for: anyoneDumpage rate: mediumMaintenance: medium AppearanceThe Maltese x Shih Tzu is a small dog with an abundant coat. It may resemble either of the parent breeds...

Large breed apparently without hereditary bone diseases; Temperament in early strains is "touchy". It is important to meet the parents before selecting a pup and to socialise the pup. Uses: Maremmas are...