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Breed: AbyssinianTemperament: loving, active, playfulMaintenance: lowLifespan: 12 yearsCost: $350 (pet) -$900 (show)Recommended for: cat lovers and families The Abyssinian is most widely recognised for its distinctive 'ticked' coat, though...

Afghan Hounds Breed: Afghan Hound Temperament: Alert, active and aloof. Cost: $300-$1000 Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium-high Recommended for: energetic owners History Regarded as an ancient breed, the...

African Lovebirds Breed: African LovebirdsTemperament: active, noisyMaintenance: lowCost: $25-$200Lifespan: 10-15 yearsRecommended for: anyone History Lovebirds acquired their name because of their fondness for sitting in pairs while preening...

Alaskan Malamute   Breed: Alaskan Malamute Temperament: dominant, stubborn, trainable Maintenance: High Lifespan: 11-14 years Cost: $1000 (pet), $1500 - $1700 (show dog) Recommended for: experienced large dog owners Dumpage rate:...

Western breeds are all based on the American Quarter Horse and are all judged to the same standard of perfection and all compete in the same type of events. In principle Western Breeds fall into three different groups, based...

Ancona Chooks BREED: Ancona TEMPERAMENT: Inclined to flightiness but can be tamed COST: $15 plus LIFESPAN: 8 years (3 years productive) RECOMMENDED FOR: Families & backyards In a few weeks the poultry spotlight...

Breed: AppaloosaTemperament: Obedient, willing to pleaseMaintenance: MediumLifespan: 25-30 yearsCost: $1000-$8000Recommended for: Beginners to advanced riders The Appaloosa is known for its distinctive coat of spotted and colour splashed patterns.HistoryThe word Appaloosa is derived from...

Breed: Arabian HorseTemperament: spirited, intelligentCost: riding quality $900 to $2500, breeding quality $2000 to $35,000 plusLifespan: 25-27 yearsRecommended for: experienced horsemen Arabians are said to be the oldest breed of horse in the world and are admired universally for their...

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...

Aussie Bulldog   Breed: Aussie Bulldog Temperament: Affectionate, elephantine, lazy Cost: $500 Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: Families with older kids Maintenance: Untested Dumpage rate: Untested In many ways...