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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,...
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...
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...
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″)...
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)...
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 –...
Breed: Scottish Terrier Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 10-14 years Recommended for: Older adults, families Maintenance: Medium Appearance: Scottish Terriers are no-nonsense dogs, sturdy enough to maintain a reputation almost too big for their neatly-trimmed...
Breed: Large Munsterlander Temperament: Energetic, protective Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Active families The Large Munsterlander derives its name from the German region of Munster, where it was bred to point and retrieve game. There is a Small...
Breed: Bashkir Curly horse Temperament: docile Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: Families Maintenance: Medium Appearance: This is a distinctive horse covered in curls ranging in texture from crushed velvet to ringlets. In cold areas the coat grows longer. They stand...
Breed: Poodle Temperament: Active, can be neurotic Cost: from $600 Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: Families, singles, older adults Maintenance: High Appearance: Poodles are among the most striking dog breeds with their range of hair styles and sizes....