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Breed: Komondors Temperament: Protective, can be aggressive Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: Medium to high Recommended for: Devotees Appearance: Of all the world’s dog breeds the Komondor must be the most visually spectacular. A large, muscular breed...
Breed: Dandie Dinmont Temperament: Friendly, active & loyal Lifespan: 14 years Recommended for: Families The Dandie Dinmont is probably the only dog breed in the world named after a fictitious character. The original Dandie Dinmont was a farmer from the...
Breed: Field Spaniel Temperament: Docile, independent Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Active people Appearance: Field Spaniels are medium-sized dogs, reaching about 45cm (18″) at the shoulder and weighing 18-25kg (40-55lb)....
Breed: English Setter Temperament: gentle, people-oriented Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: low-medium Recommended for: active families Appearance: This is a medium-sized dog with a silky, mid-length coat. Colours are spotted or ticked (called ‘belton’)...
Breed: Foxhound Temperament: Active, single-minded Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: Active, experienced dog owners Maintenance: Low Although this is a dog most people recognise, the Foxhound is quite rare in Australia. It’s the dog seen in so many...
Breed: Irish Red and White Setter Temperament: Active, can be standoffish with strangers Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: Families Appearance: As the name suggests, these are large red and white dogs, similar to the more common Irish Setter, but with a stronger...
Pet Road Test: The Golden Retriever Breed: Golden Retriever Temperament: Friendly, trusting Lifespan: 13 years Recommended for: Families The Golden Retriever is one of Burke’s Backyards’ top family dogs with a reputation for sound temperament. Appearance:...
Breed: Maremma Temperament: Friendly with family, wary of strangers Lifespan: 10-14 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Flock protection These large white dogs are bred to protect flocks, they are friendly to their family but aloof and wary of strangers....
Breed: Burmese Temperament: Lively, affectionate Cost: From $280 Lifespan: 12-16 years Recommended for: Families, people wanting an active cat Maintenance: Low Appearance: Burmese are slim, athletic cats with a short, silky coat and golden eyes. There are ten colours:...
BREED: Norwegian Forest Cat TEMPERAMENT: Active, affectionate LIFESPAN: 12-16 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Active people Appearance: Norwegian Forest Cats are very large cats, with neutered males reaching 10kg (22lb) and toms and females slightly smaller. The...