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Breed: Miniature Pinscher Temperament: strong-willed, alert Lifespan: 12-15 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families, older adults Looking like a pint-sized Dobermann with a fun-loving attitude, the Miniature Pinscher may be one of our most underrated small...
Breed: Bearded Collie Temperament: bouncy, active Lifespan: 12-15 years Recommended for: devotees Dumpage rate: low Maintenance: high History: The Bearded Collie is an ancient Scottish breed of herding dog. It is said to have evolved from Polish Lowland Sheepdogs...
Puppy farm is a dirty word in the dog world. It’s a term used by foot-in-the door reporters to describe dog breeders who they claim are producing inferior animals. But there is another side. We visited a puppy farm in Victoria. After years of roadtests on dogs,...
Breed: Devon Rex Temperament: mischievous, playful Cost: $300+ Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: cat lover Maintenance: medium If you love cats and just want a pet which is a little different, the Devon Rex could be the cat for you! While not guaranteed to suit...
Temperament: active, loyal Cost: from $750 Lifespan: 10-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families Canine history is peppered with breeds which began when someone decided to mate two established breeds and see what was produced. The Cesky is one of the...
Pet Road Test: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Temperament: loyal, friendly Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families, young children, older adults One of the consistent top performers in Burke’s...
Pet Road Test: Dachshund Breed: Dachshund Temperament: loves company, loyal Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: families Maintenance: low- medium Most families have owned a Dachshund, or sausage dog, sometime, somewhere. They were the canine accessory of the...
Vet’s Best Reward There is a new dog product available for rewarding your pets. It’s called Vet’s Best Reward and is made from dried liver. It has a flavour that dogs love, is great for a treat or rewarding and training your pet and won’t...
Breed: Balinese Temperament: active, friendly Cost: $300 Lifespan: 13-15 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families While many cat breeds are named after their country of origin – such as the Maine Coon or Siamese – the Balinese isn’t one of...
Breed: Mandarin Duck Temperament: placid Cost: $750 a pair Lifespan: 12 years+ Maintenance: High Recommended for: Enthusiasts One of the world’s most attractive duck species is also one of the oldest. For hundreds of years Mandarin Ducks have been found in the...