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Breed: Great Dane Temperament: protective, loyal Lifespan: 8 -12 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: ‘big dog’ people, active families with older children History The origins of the Great Dane are uncertain. However, mastiff-type dogs have existed...
Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children History Ferrets are a domesticated strain of Eurasian carnivorous weasel, closely related to the polecat. Some...
Breed: New Zealand Huntaway, New Zealand Header Temperament: intelligent, very trainable Cost: from $(NZ)250 Lifespan: 12-13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: sheep stations History There are more sheep per head of human population in New Zealand than in any...
Cockatiels Breed: Cockatiel, hand raised Temperament: usually affectionate, individuals can vary Cost: from $20-$200 for pets Lifespan: up to 30 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: beginners and families History and habitat The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)...
Breed: Pugalier (Pug x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: playful, companionable, inquisitive Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, families with young children It may not be the cutest of the growing list of Designer Dogs, but it...
Breed: Pekin, Saxony, Indian Runner ducks Temperament: Pekin and Saxony: friendly, placid. Indian Runner: excitable, timid Cost: from $20 Lifespan: 7-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: hobbyists, fenced gardens Appearance The Pekin is an attractive, large...
Breed: Clown Fish Temperament: usually peaceful community fish Cost: from $40 a pair Tank Setup: from $2000 Lifespan: over 10 years Maintenance: veryhigh Recommended for: very experienced aquarists The recent Disney film ‘Nemo’ is set to start a craze for...
Breed: Dalmatian Temperament: energetic, boisterous Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families without toddlers, active people History A little known region in Croatia, called Dalmatia, is said to be the historical home of the Dalmatian. There...
Not suited to all, the breed needs a firm, experienced handler able to commit the time training. CANE CORSO PET ROAD TEST Breed: Italian Cane Corso Temperament: Dominant, wary of strangers Lifespan: Average 10 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Personal or home...
Breed: Guinea Pig (Cavy) Temperament: quiet and manageable Cost: $10-$45 Lifespan: up to 11 years, average 4-5 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families, small residences History Most people know them as guinea pigs although they are also often called cavies...