Reader\'s Digest AU NZ 03.2020

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dogs, but appearanc
can be deceptive.Fo
instance, some of
the small terrier
breeds, such
as Jack Russell
terriers, can be
extremely lively
and demand a lot
of attention, while
giant breeds, suchas
Great Danes, canbe
calm. Cat breedsals
differ, with Abyssinians
and Bengals tendingto
be quite active.

GROOMING Non or low-shedding
dog breeds such as bichons,
poodles and poodle crosses could
be considered ‘low maintenance’
as they don’t drop hair that needs
to be cleaned up, but regular trips
to the grooming salon can be time
consuming and costly. Generally
speaking, the longer the coat, the
more grooming is required and the

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reyhounds and

talian greyhounds,

whippets, Boston

erriers, pugs and

French Bulldogs.

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andBurmese cats also

requirelittle grooming.

AGE, HOME ALONE AND

FEEDING Puppies and kittens are

more energetic and will require more

attention and care than older pets.

Some dog and cat breeds tend to be

happier on their own than others

and can make excellent pets for busy

people. Also remember large breeds

eat more food which means more

cleaning up after, and that can add

up to higher maintenance.

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placid temperament

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