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BREED: Miniature Bull Terrier TEMPERAMENT: Lively, affectionate, may be aggressive with other dogs. LIFESPAN: 10-12 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Families MAINTENANCE: Low but accident prone History As early as 1863 small Bull Terriers (under 10lb) were being exhibited in...
Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The Bloodhound’s scenting reputation is second to none with an olfactory ability claimed to be three...
A lemon tree, a barbecue, and a couple of chooks scratching about is what makes an Australian backyard feel like home. Chooks make wonderful pets and contribute to the household. They reduce compost, are keen gardeners (in both consuming pests and providing manure)...
Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor plants have a limited life and keeping them healthy inside can be difficult. Happy plant One popular indoor plant is the Chinese happy plant,...
Roadtest: German Shorthaired Pointer Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer Temperament: Active and agile Cost: $500 – $600 Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Recommended for: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Popularity: Declining, ranked 31 out of 174 breeds...
Dangerous Dogs Earlier this year ‘Burke’s Backyard’ ran a report on dangerous dogs which followed a spate of vicious dog attacks in Australia. Our program also provided a list of dogs suitable as family pets. Since then the Royal NSW Canine Council...
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Temperament: Loyal, active Lifespan: 12-13 Years Recommended for: Families who want something different Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: High History The Irish Water Spaniel is a breed best known for its distinctive curly coat. Roman ruins...
Breed: Australian Shepherd Temperament: biddable, active Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: acreages, active families & agility enthusiasts Dumpage rate: low Popularity: increasing Ranking: 118 out of 174 Maintenance: medium Appearance The Australian Shepherd...
Japanese Chins Breed: Japanese Chin Temperament: independent, lap dog Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 10 years Recommended for: older people, singles and families with older children Dumpage rate: low Popularity: increasing, ranks 83 out of 174 breeds in Australia...
Breed: Belgian Shepherd Temperament: protective, wary Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: responsible families Maintenance: medium Dumpage rate: low Appearance There are four types of Belgian Shepherd, but the only differences between them is their coat colour and...