American Western Horse Breeds
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 on colour, these are ... [... more]
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Munsterlanders
The Large Munsterlander derives its name from the German region of Munster, where it was bred to point and retrieve game. There is a Small Munsterlander which is virtually unknown in Australia. While primarily a pet breed in Australia, Large ... [... more]
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HortNews - NZ Company To Breed Novel Gentians For Japan
A New Zealand flower grower has joined forces with Japan's largest gentian flower supplier to breed new gentians and license them for global exports. WELLINGTON 13/04/2005 - A New Zealand flower grower has joined forces with Japan's largest ... [... more]
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Faverolles
Backyarders need only ensure that the feet and feathers don’t get covered in mud. A popular choice for a family with small kids. The birds are passive and easy to handle. Very calm, placid birds. Mix well with other breeds of fowl. Enjoy a run ... [... more]
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Welsh Terriers
Maybe you can't sing like Bryn Terfel but you can own a Welsh dog! Another of those gingery, scruffy breeds from the old country is still rare but gaining popularity among Australian dog owners. The Welsh Terrier is smaller than the better known ... [... more]
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Basenji
The history of the breed dates back to the early 1930s, when hunting dogs which were the forerunners of the breed were found in the central African state of Zaire (then the Belgian Congo) and imported to England and later America. The owner of ... [... more]
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated from the same family as the Spitz, the Elkhound and the Pomeranian. Unlike its cousin the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, the Pembroke does not have Dachshund characteristics. Corgis are heelers, used as a working breed ... [... more]
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Aussie Bulldog
In many ways the British Bulldog is one of the world's most fascinating dogs. In their own way they're very beautiful, and they have a fantastic temperament, probably one of the best of all dog breeds. But most are walking disasters: man has done ... [... more]
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Breeds for children (always with supervision):
While most pet rabbits sold are intended for children, not all are temperamentally suited to being patted, cuddled, picked up or carried around. Never leave young children unsupervised with any rabbit. Dwarf Lop, Satin, Silver Fox, Dwarf Cashmere ... [... more]
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Why cross breed dogs?
It may not be the cutest of the growing list of Designer Dogs, but it would be hard to argue that it isn't the friendliest. The principle of cross breeding is fairly simple. A judicious selection of two compatible breeds which, when crossed ... [... more]
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Lawrence Alderson
Rare Breeds Lawrence Alderson Written by Lawrence Alderson ISBN: 9780747805113 [... more]
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