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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Temperament: loving and boisterous Cost: from $500 Lifespan: average 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families with older children (from age seven upwards) BREED: Staffordshire Bull Terrier COSTS:...
BREED: Faverolles Chickens COSTS: Around $50.00 per bird, $100 for breeding stock. $2.00 per bird per week to feed. GROOMING: Backyarders need only ensure that the feet and feathers don’t get covered in mud. CHILD COMPATIBILITY: A popular choice for a family...
The Australian native Archerfish (Toxotes jaculator) shoots strong jets of water to bring down insects and other small prey resting on overhanging vegetation. It does this by pushing its tongue against a groove on the roof of its mouth to form a tube. It then snaps...
Breed: Children’s and Carpet Pythons Temperament: Not known to be aggressive. Non-venomous. Treat gently and with respect. Cost: $250 – $1000 Lifespan: 25-30 years Recommended for: Many kids, especially boys, love snakes. Not recommended for children under...
BREED: Giant Burrowing Cockroaches, Stick Insects COSTS: $5-$50 GROOMING: None. Stick insects go through 5
Breed: Rough and Smooth Collies Temperament: active and friendly Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families Breed: Smooth and Rough Collie History When most people think of the Collie dog, the famous Lassie is the first thing that springs to...
Pet Road Test: Labradoodle Breed: Labradoodle Temperament: Affectionate, full of personality and gentle with children. An active breed. Child compatibility: Good with young families. Obedience train early. Grooming: Depends on how much the breed sheds. Some will shed...
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Temperament: energetic, loyal Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: energetic people Maintenance: medium – high What looks like a Poodle, loves water like a Poodle but isn’t a Poodle – a Portuguese Water Dog! But...
Breed: Turkeys Temperament: easily tamed, noisy males Cost: from $25 – $50 Lifespan: 5-9 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for:hobby and commercial farmers History The turkey is most often associated with once-yearly feasts with friends and family; either on...
Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer Temperament: loyal, protective and active Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active, independent owners and hunters If you love the outdoors and you are looking for an active dog with a bit of spirit and...