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Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor plants have a limited life and keeping them healthy inside can be difficult. Happy plant One popular indoor plant is the Chinese happy plant,...
A recent article in New Scientist magazine published research undertaken by D. Goodwin, J. Bradshaw and S. Wickens from the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in Great Britain. The research examined basic genetic behaviour in dogs and showed some...
Roadtest: German Shorthaired Pointer Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer Temperament: Active and agile Cost: $500 – $600 Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Recommended for: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Popularity: Declining, ranked 31 out of 174 breeds...
Weird Animals Weird animals are not just found in horror or adventure films. In real life there are animals which are weird and bizarre creatures. These are not manufactured but bred or developed from a quirk in their genetic makeup. Although these animals are bizarre...
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Temperament: Loyal, active Lifespan: 12-13 Years Recommended for: Families who want something different Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: High History The Irish Water Spaniel is a breed best known for its distinctive curly coat. Roman ruins...
Japanese Chins Breed: Japanese Chin Temperament: independent, lap dog Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: older people, singles and families with older children Dumpage rate: low Popularity: increasing, ranks 83 out of 174 breeds in Australia...
BREED: Miniature Bull Terrier TEMPERAMENT: Lively, affectionate, may be aggressive with other dogs. LIFESPAN: 10-12 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Families MAINTENANCE: Low but accident prone History As early as 1863 small Bull Terriers (under 10lb) were being exhibited in...
‘Cocky’ is a 76 year old sulphur crested cockatoo, who has grown up with a human family of six siblings and shows no signs of slowing down. Cocky came to the family in 1921, at the same time as Charlie Knighton (with whom we filmed our story) was born....
Dangerous Dogs Earlier this year ‘Burke’s Backyard’ ran a report on dangerous dogs which followed a spate of vicious dog attacks in Australia. Our program also provided a list of dogs suitable as family pets. Since then the Royal NSW Canine Council...
A lemon tree, a barbecue, and a couple of chooks scratching about is what makes an Australian backyard feel like home. Chooks make wonderful pets and contribute to the household. They reduce compost, are keen gardeners (in both consuming pests and providing manure)...