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Breed: Whippet Temperament: Affectionate, timid Lifespan: 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families If you want a dog that’s big, strong and macho – stop reading! But if you are a gentle person that wants a dog that is totally safe with the kids...
Breed: Miniature Hereford Temperament: docile Cost: breeders $2000-$15,000, steers $200-$600 Recommended for: hobby farmers, small acreages What meat-eater could resist a juicy T-bone? But what if you’ve been told to eat less red meat – half a T-bone just...
Keeping Lizards and Snakes Breed: Lizard species Temperament: skittish, calmer with handling Costs: dragon types from $100, goannas from $1,000 Lifespan: 15 years+ Maintenance: high Recommended for: enthusiasts Did you know there are probably more people owning...
Breed: Arabian Horse Temperament: spirited, intelligent Lifespan: 25-27 years Recommended for: experienced horsemen Arabians are said to be the oldest breed of horse in the world and are admired universally for their spirit, grace and beauty. They are one of the key...
Frogs Temperament: placid Cost: $80-100 plus Lifespan: 20 years Recommended for: kids of all ages Maintenance: medium In the past few years wildlife authorities have relaxed regulations to allow certain frogs to be kept as pets in Australia, provided licences or...
Breed: Caspian Horse Temperament: gentle and easy to train Cost: $500-$20,000 Maintenance: medium Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: young riders The Caspian Horse is thought to be one of the most ancient of all domesticated horse breeds, rediscovered in 1965 in...
Fjord Horses Breed: Norwegian Fjord horse Temperament: placid, gentle Cost: $2000-$5000+ Lifespan: 30 years Recommended for: families, children Maintenance: low Curiosity may well be assigned to cats but the Fjord horse appears to have received a good dose! The...
Shire Horse Breed: Shire Horse Temperament: docile Cost: $5000-$8000 Lifespan: 20 years+ Recommended for: hobby farmers, enthusiasts History: The exact history of the Shire horse is sketchy. Names associated with the breed include the Great Horse, English War Horse,...
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Temperament: tenacious and playful, occasionally aggressive towards other dogs. Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: families with older children (from age eight upwards) Maintenance: medium Tough, stocky and boisterous,...
Breed: Welsh Terrier Temperament: Lively, boisterous Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: Medium Recommended for: Families Maybe you can’t sing like Bryn Terfel but you can own a Welsh dog! Another of those gingery, scruffy breeds from the old country is still...