Pets

Find the perfect companion for you and your family


Bloodhound

Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The Bloodhound’s scenting reputation is second to none with an olfactory ability claimed to be three...

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 home at Dunkeld, 250km west of Melbourne in Victoria. Graham is fascinated by birds and has watched them all his life. He has just...

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 at College Street in Sydney this summer. Those who love spiders however will enjoy a new display at the...

read more...
Don with a light brown Cavoodle

Cavoodle

Cavoodle Pet Road Test The lovable little Cavoodle is suitable for all age groups and most lifestyles. Great for small homes with little or no backyard, but will still benefit from a regular walk. Breed: Cavoodle (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Poodle)...

read more...

Currawongs

Currawongs Increasing numbers of pied currawongs along Australia’s east coast are being seen as a threat to many small bird species, and a key factor in the spread of weeds into native bushland. The pied currawong is a large black bird, 41-51cm (16-20″)...

read more...

Rabbits

  Breed: Rabbits Temperament: Placid & docile Cost: $50 plus Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Kids & enthusiasts Maintenance: Medium to high While most pet rabbits sold are intended for children, not all are temperamentally suited to being patted,...

read more...

Buffalo

Breed: Buffalo Temperament: Usually placid Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: enthusiasts & farmers There are several kinds of buffalo in the world but the one most people refer to as “Buffalo” is in fact correctly called an American...

read more...

Guppy

Breed: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) Temperament: Active Cost: $3 – $5 Lifespan: 12 months Recommended for: Beginners to experienced fish breeders Appearance: Adult guppies can be up to 6cm (2.4″) in length, although males are usually only 3.5cm (1.4″)...

read more...

Haflinger Horse

  Breed: Haflinger Horse Temperament: Calm Cost: From $2000 Lifespan: Up to 40 years Recommended for: Experienced riders A solid, all-round European horse breed seen more frequently in Australia today is the Haflinger, a horse of striking appearance and...

read more...

Ancona Chooks

BREED: Ancona TEMPERAMENT: Inclined to flightiness but can be tamed COST: $15 plus LIFESPAN: 8 years (3 years productive) RECOMMENDED FOR: Families & backyards In a few weeks the poultry spotlight will be on a relatively unknown breed of chook from Italy –...

read more...

Stay In Touch

Burke's Backyard Videos

Popular Posts