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Dogs Golden Retriever
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Golden Retriever is a large, friendly and highly trainable breed that originated on a Scottish estate in the 19th century, bred to softly retrieve shot wat… 10 – 12 yrsLarge -
Parrots Yellow-crowned Amazon
Active The Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala) is an intelligent, social medium-sized Amazon parrot from northern South America, valued as a good talker but … 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Dogs Flat-Coated Retriever
FamilyActive The Flat-Coated Retriever is a large British gundog known for its forever-young, exuberant personality and strong working drive, but also for one of the highes… 8 – 10 yrsLarge -
Parrots Blue-fronted Amazon
Active The Blue-fronted Amazon is an intelligent and remarkably long-lived parrot species from interior South America, considered one of the better talkers among Amaz… 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Dogs Italian Greyhound
FamilyApartment The Italian Greyhound is a miniature sighthound breed from Italy, built for short bursts of speed and equipped with exceptionally fine bones that make leg frac… 12 – 15 yrsSmall -
Dogs Posavac Hound
FamilyActive The Posavac Hound is a Croatian autochthonous hunting breed from the Sava valley with a reddish-wheaten coat and white markings. It is a persistent, reliable s… 12 – 14 yrsMedium -
Dogs Cavapoo
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Cavapoo (Cavoodle) is a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a toy or miniature Poodle – a soft, teddy-like small dog with an exceptionally … 12 – 15 yrsSmall -
Parrots Green-cheeked Conure
Active The Green-cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae) is a small, playful South American parrot regarded as one of the quieter conures, popular for its rich range of col… 15 – 25 yrsSmall -
Parrots Conure
Active The conure (Arantiga) is a common name for colorful, medium-small parrots from the genera Aratinga and Pyrrhura, native to tropical regions of Central and Sout… 15 – 30 yrsSmall -
Parrots Rosella
Active A vividly colored Australian parrot from the genus Platycercus, popular for its contrasting plumage but noticeably independent and less cuddly than many other … 15 – 25 yrsMedium -
Dogs Lagotto Romagnolo
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Lagotto Romagnolo is a curly-coated Italian breed from the wetlands of Romagna, the only breed in the world bred specifically to hunt truffles. Its coat do… 14 – 17 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Netherland Dwarf
The Netherland Dwarf is one of the smallest rabbit breeds in the world – a tiny, curious and energetic animal with notably large eyes and short ears. Its cute … 7 – 10 yrsSmall -
Parrots Alexandrine Parakeet
Active The Alexandrine Parakeet is one of the largest species in the genus Psittacula, recognizable by its long tail, powerful beak, and deep, ringing calls. Native t… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Cats Bengal
Active The Bengal is a US-origin breed that genuinely carries a wild ancestor in its pedigree - the Asian leopard cat - which is where its rosetted or marbled coat co… 12 – 16 yrsMedium -
Dogs Papillon
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Papillon is a small French-Belgian companion breed, best known for its large, upright ears shaped like butterfly wings, which gave the breed its name. Desp… 13 – 16 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Lionhead
The Lionhead rabbit is a small breed known for the woolly "mane" around its head and neck, caused by a single dominant gene mutation first noticed in Belgium a… 7 – 9 yrsSmall -
Rabbits Mini Lop
The Mini Lop is a rabbit breed with a short, compact body and distinctive lopped ears, officially recognised by the British Rabbit Council in 1994 under the na… 8 – 12 yrsMedium -
Dogs Australian Shepherd
FamilyActive The Australian Shepherd (Canis lupus familiaris) is a medium-sized herding breed that, despite its name, was developed in the USA rather than Australia. It sta… 12 – 15 yrsMedium -
Parrots Budgerigar
BeginnerActive The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small parrot native to the arid interior of Australia and, since the mid-1800s, one of the most thoroughly domest… 8 – 15 yrsSmall -
Dogs German Shepherd Dog
FamilyActive The German Shepherd combines high trainability, a pronounced working drive and a strong bond with its handler – which is why it has served as a police, rescue … 9 – 13 yrsLarge -
Cats Scottish Fold
Apartment The Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat known for its round, "owl-like" face and ears that fold forward and down, the result of a dominant cartilage-affecting … 11 – 15 yrsMedium -
Rabbits Rex Rabbit
Beginner The Rex Rabbit is the original, standard-sized Rex breed with a remarkably soft, velvet coat, originating in France in the early 1920s. It is calm, friendly an… 8 – 11 yrsMedium -
Parrots African Grey Parrot
Active The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot from the lowland rainforests of central and West Africa. It measures 28-35 cm, weighs 35… 40 – 60 yrsMedium -
Parrots Eclectus Parrot
Active The Eclectus Parrot is a medium-sized parrot from the rainforests of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, known for its striking difference in coloring between m… 30 – 50 yrsMedium
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Load moreHow to choose the right pet or breed
Do not choose by appearance alone. Temperament, size, activity level and daily care needs matter just as much.
Think about how much time you can spend on grooming, training, play and companionship. Beginners often do best with breeds whose needs are clear and manageable.
Be careful with broad health claims: some breeds may be more prone to certain issues, so speak with a veterinarian or a responsible breeder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right breed?
Start with your lifestyle: space, time, experience, preferred activity level and grooming commitment.
Which pet is suitable for beginners?
Beginners often do better with pets that have clear needs, a stable temperament and manageable care.
Is size the most important factor?
No. Size matters, but temperament, activity level, grooming needs and suitability for your home are just as important.
What can I find on Živalce?
A breed and species encyclopedia in Slovenian, Croatian and English, editorial care and nutrition advice with cited sources, six directories — vets, grooming salons, dog schools, hotels and boarding, shelters and breeders — the “Which pet is right for me?” quiz and a search across the whole site. A free account adds a Corner for your own animals.
Is the health content veterinary advice?
No. The content is informational and prepared under our editorial policy with sources; it does not replace an examination or treatment by a veterinarian. If your animal has a health problem, see a vet — immediately in an emergency.
How do I list my business (vet, salon, dog school, hotel, shelter, breeder) in a directory?
Through the application form of each of the six directories. Listing is free and the editors review it before publication; once claimed, you edit your listing from your account, and you can request a change or removal at any time through the contact form as well.
What does a user account give me?
In My Pets you add profiles of your animals with a photo, keep a care journal, record weight and set reminders. The records are private and visible only to you; you can delete the account at any time.