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Breed: Australian Scorpions Temperament: varies according to species Cost: $40-$70 (around $140+ for full set-up) Lifespan: 2+ years Recommended for: anyone 12+ Maintenance: low In Australia there are thought to be more than 100 species of scorpion and although they...
Breed: Children’s Python Temperament: placid Maintenance: low Lifespan: 15-20 years Cost: $200-$300 ($1000+ for full set-up) Recommended for: 10+ years Background Snakes have been kept as pets for many thousands of years, although it is not known exactly when...
Breed: Swedish Vallhund Temperament: active, easy to please Maintenance: low – medium Lifespan: up to 15 years Recommended for: families, active people History Swedish Vallhunds or ‘Vasgotaspets’ as they’re known in Sweden were developed as an...
Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children Often regarded as vicious, smelly and a downright pest, the ferret carries an unfortunate and perhaps unfair...
If you are too busy to walk a dog or care for a cat but would still like a pet, fish are an obvious low maintenance choice. In the past there were problems maintaining good water quality, which made large aquariums difficult to manage. The good news is that today...
Lowchen Dogs Breed: Lowchen (pronounced low as in cow; shan) Temperament: affectionate, spirited Maintenance: low (pets) High (showdogs) Lifespan: 13-14 years Recommended for: families History The history of the Lowchen is quite uncertain as no-one is quite...
Neapolitan Mastiff Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff Temperament: strong-willed, loyal Lifespan: 8-10 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: dedicated dog owners Background In Ancient Rome dogs were bred to serve the great Roman armies. Throughout history...
Breed: Alaskan Malamute Temperament: dominant, stubborn, trainable Maintenance: High Lifespan: 11-14 years Recommended for: experienced large dog owners Dumpage rate: high Origins of the breed The Alaskan Malamute’s origins lie in the early Spitz-type dogs that...
Italian Lagotto Romagnolo Breed: Italian Lagotto Romagnolo Temperament: affectionate, boisterous Lifespan: 12 – 14 years Recommended for: active families Maintenance: medium to high History The ancestors of the Lagotto Romagnolo were water-retrieving dogs...
Russian Blue Cat Breed: Russian Blue Temperament: placid, adaptable, playful Maintenance: low Lifespan: 13-15 years Cost: $400+ Recommended for: anyone History The Russian Blue was also known as the Archangel Cat because it was believed to have been first seen in the...