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Himalayan Cat Breed: Himalayan (Colourpoint Longhair) Cat Temperament: placid Lifespan: 14 – 15 years Recommended for: life indoors Maintenance: high Appearance Himalayans have the heavy build and thick coat of the Persian but the coat colourpoints...
Persian Cats Breed: Persian Cats Temperament: Placid, affectionate Cost: $200 Lifespan: 10 – 15 years Recommended for: older children, adults Maintenance: high Appearance Persians are a heavy-boned breed with a stocky body on short, thick legs. Their eyes are...
Breed: Basset Hound Temperament: docile, loyal, stubborn Lifespan: average 12 years Recommended for: families and older couples Dumpage rate: medium Maintenance: medium Appearance The Basset is a short legged, deep voiced pack hound with a long, powerful body. Its...
Breed: Bedlington Terrier Temperament: affectionate, lively Lifespan: 14 – 15 years Recommended for: families Dumpage rate: low Maintenance: medium to high (regular coat brushing) Appearance Bedlington Terriers are medium sized dogs, similar in size to a Fox...
Curly Coated Retriever Breed: Curly Coated Retriever Temperament: intelligent, protective Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families Appearance Curly Coated Retrievers are a substantially built dog with a height of 64-69cm...
Appearance Essentially a white Mastiff, the Dogo Argentino is a powerful dog with a massive skull and strong jaws. Similar in size to a Rottweiler, they stand around 61-69 cm (24-27 inches) in height and weigh between 36 to 45 kilograms. The ears are surgically...
French Bulldog “Frenchie”- Pet Road Test Breed: French Bulldog Temperament: fun loving, affectionate Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: apartment living and families Maintenance: low Appearance French Bulldogs are a small, stocky dog with a roach...
Breed: Cocker Spaniel Temperament: active, strong, playful Lifespan: 12-15 years Recommended for: families, older people Dumpage rate: approximately 10% (according to the Cocker Spaniel Society of NSW) Popularity: increasing Maintenance: medium to high One of the most...
Pet Road Test: The German Shepherd Breed: German Shepherd Dog Temperament: Loyal, protective, intelligent Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: active families with older children Maintenance: Low A breeding program developed by the German Shepherd Dog League has been...
Breed: Indian Runner Duck Temperament: excitable, timid but can be tamed Cost: From around $6 for a pet to $50 for show quality Lifespan: 8 – 10 years Recommended for: fenced gardens Maintenance: low Appearance Unlike other ducks, the Indian Runner does...