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  • Australian Shepherd dog

    Australian Shepherds

    Breed: Australian Shepherd Temperament: biddable, active Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: acreages, active families & agility enthusiasts Dumpage rate: low... read more

  • Bird Identification

    To find out more about birds and bird watching ‘Burke’s Backyard’ visited bird expert and author, Graham Pizzey at his... read more

  • Belgian Shepherds

    Breed: Belgian Shepherd Temperament: protective, wary Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: responsible families Maintenance: medium Dumpage rate: low Appearance There... read more

  • Dangerous Dogs

    Dangerous Dogs Earlier this year ‘Burke’s Backyard’ ran a report on dangerous dogs which followed a spate of vicious dog... read more

  • Bloodhound

    Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The... read more

  • Indoor Plants – Winter Care

    Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor... read more

  • Giant Spiders

    Giant Spiders ‘Burke’s Backyard’ has a message for all ‘arachnophobes’ (those who fear spiders): steer clear of the Australian Museum... read more

  • Roadtest: German Shorthaired Pointer

      Roadtest: German Shorthaired Pointer Breed: German Shorthaired PointerTemperament: Active and agileCost: $500 – $600Lifespan: 10 – 12 yearsRecommended for:... read more

  • Giant Wood Moths

      Giant Wood Moths Qantas Amazing Australia   Recently on ‘Burke’s Backyard’ Don and Dr Geoff Monteith, Senior Curator of... read more

  • Irish Water Spaniel

    Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Temperament: Loyal, active Lifespan: 12-13 Years Recommended for: Families who want something different Dumpage rate: Low... read more

  • Herbal Pet Remedies

    Herbal Pet Remedies Many pet owners are using herbal medicines and alternative remedies for their animals. According to vet Dr... read more

  • Australia’s Oldest Cocky

    ‘Cocky’ is a 76 year old sulphur crested cockatoo, who has grown up with a human family of six siblings... read more