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  • Long-tail Finch

    Long-tail Finch Breed: Long-tail finchTemperament: inquisitive and sociableCost: $80 – $120Lifespan: 5-8 years Maintenance: lowRecommended for: beginner to experienced bird... read more

  • Fernbrook

    ‘Fernbrook’ is a large, well-established garden at Kurrajong Heights in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. A formal, 5 hectare... read more

  • Connemara Ponies

    Connemara Ponies  BREED: Connemara PoniesTEMPERAMENT: Quiet, sturdyCOST: $850 plusLIFESPAN: 25 yearsRECOMMENDED FOR: Families History Connemara Ponies originated in Ireland from... read more

  • Polish Chooks

      Polish Chooks  Breed: Polish Chooks Temperament: Can be flighty Cost: $30 plus Lifespan: Seven years Recommended for: Experienced breeders... read more

  • Silkworms as Pets

    Breed: Silkworms Temperament: lethargic & big eaters Cost: About $2 for 10 silkworms Lifespan: 2 months Recommended for: Children  History... read more

  • Russian Blue Cats

    Breed: Russian Blue cats Temperament: Timid, affectionate Cost: From $350 Lifespan: 18-20 years Recommended for: Families, single persons, the older... read more

  • Funky Fish Tanks

    Funky Fish Tanks Qantas Amazing Australia While fish are attractive and engrossing pets, the tanks in which they live can... read more

  • Cleveland Bay Horses

    Cleveland Bay Horses BREED: Cleveland Bay horsesTEMPERAMENT: usually placidCOST: $2000 plusLIFESPAN: 25 yearsRECOMMENDED FOR: experienced riders and coach work Appearance... read more

  • Dangerous Dogs

    Dangerous Dogs Earlier this year ‘Burke’s Backyard’ ran a report on dangerous dogs which followed a spate of vicious dog... read more
  • Australian Shepherd dog

    Australian Shepherds

    Breed: Australian Shepherd Temperament: biddable, active Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: acreages, active families & agility enthusiasts Dumpage rate: low... read more

  • Belgian Shepherds

    Breed: Belgian Shepherd Temperament: protective, wary Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: responsible families Maintenance: medium Dumpage rate: low Appearance There... read more

  • Bloodhound

    Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The... read more