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Breed: American Western Horse Breeds Temperament: Versatile, placid but can vary Lifespan: up to 30 years Recommended for: Beginners to experts Western Breeds Western breeds are all based on the American Quarter Horse and are all judged to the same standard of...
Breed: Norwich Terrier Temperament: alert, active, keen Lifespan: 13 to 14 years Recommended for: families Dumpage rate: low Maintenance: low Appearance Norwich Terriers are small, low, rugged little dogs which may be red, black and tan, wheaten or grizzle (mingled...
Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog Temperament: Placid, protective Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Active people, large suburban yards Dumpage rate: medium Maintenance: medium to high Appearance The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a large heavy boned breed standing from...
Breed: Saluki Temperament: Gentle, sensitive, aloof Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: Active people Maintenance: low to medium depending on length of coat Apearance The Saluki is a medium-sized sight hound standing around 60-70 cm (23-27") and...
Breed: Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard and Giant) Temperament: bold, alert, loyal Lifespan: 12 – 16 years Recommended for: school age children, energetic people Maintenance: medium to high Dumpage Rate: low History The Schnauzer originated in Germany (Bavaria),...
Hungarian Pumi Breed: Hungarian Pumi Temperament: alert, energetic, wilful Lifespan: 10 -12 years Recommended for: enthusiasts Maintenance: low History There is some debate regarding the origin of the Pumi with some sources claiming they descended from...
Koolie Breed: Koolie Temperament: loyal, responsive, energetic Lifespan: 15 years Recommended for: active people, anyone willing to work their dog Maintenance: low Appearance A Koolie is often described as looking like a cross between a rough Collie and a border...
Breed: Labrador Retriever Temperament: loyal, fun loving Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: families and couples Popularity: Australia’s most popular dog breed (ANKC 1999) Dumpage rate: low Maintenance: low Appearance Labrador Retrievers are compact, robust,...
Breed: Maltese x Shih Tzu Temperament: friendly, outgoing, boisterous Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: anyone Dumpage rate: medium Maintenance: medium Appearance The Maltese x Shih Tzu is a small dog with an abundant coat. It may resemble either of the parent...
Breed: Hungarian Kuvasz Temperament: loyal, independent, possessive Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Recommended for: enthusiasts Maintenance: medium Do you want to give sheep and cattle rustlers in your area a run for their money? The Kuvasz (pronounced "Koo...