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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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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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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Print fact sheet - 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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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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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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Horses
The horse industry in NSW is made up of many groups including the horse racing sector, competition and sporting associations, pony clubs, working horses and various breed associations just to name a few. NSW DPI provides information to all these ... [... more]
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Lawrence Alderson
Written by Lawrence Alderson Rare Breeds Lawrence Alderson ISBN: 9780747805113 [... more]
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