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181 animals in this selection Each has a story.
Animal list
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Cats Burmese
ApartmentActive The Burmese is a compact, muscular cat descended from a single female, Wong Mau, brought from Myanmar to the United States in 1930. Prized for its extroverted,… 10 – 16 yrsMedium -
Dogs Rough Collie
FamilyApartmentActive The Rough Collie is an elegant Scottish herding breed known for its abundant double coat, gentle nature, and the worldwide fame brought to it by the film and T… 12 – 14 yrsLarge -
Dogs Scottish Terrier
FamilyApartment The Scottish Terrier is a small but sturdy wire-coated terrier known for its independent character, courage and loyalty to its family - one of the breed's most… 11 – 13 yrsMedium -
Cats Devon Rex
ApartmentActive The Devon Rex is a sociable, playful cat with oversized ears, an elfin face and a short wavy coat, born from a genetic mutation entirely different from the sup… 10 – 15 yrsMedium -
Dogs Havanese
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Havanese is a cheerful, adaptable Cuban companion dog with a long silky coat, officially recognized as Cuba's national dog breed. Today's worldwide populat… 13 – 16 yrsSmall -
Cats Siberian
ApartmentActive The Siberian is an ancient Russian forest cat, only formalized as a pedigreed show breed in the 1980s-90s despite centuries as a working farm cat. It's famous … 12 – 16 yrsLarge -
Parrots Bourke's Parrot
Beginner Bourke's Parrot is a small Australian parrot in soft pinkish-brown colours, regarded as one of the quietest and calmest parrots of all. It is most active at da… 10 – 15 yrsSmall -
Dogs Shih Tzu
FamilyApartment The Shih Tzu is a toy companion breed with a long, luxuriant coat and a short, slightly flattened muzzle, whose roots trace back to Tibet, though it was shaped… 10 – 16 yrsSmall -
Dogs Maltese
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Maltese is a toy companion breed with a pure white, silky, floor-length coat and roots in the central Mediterranean, where similar small dogs are believed … 12 – 15 yrsSmall -
Dogs English Cocker Spaniel
FamilyApartmentActive A merry, energetic English gundog with feathered ears, equally at home in the field and in the family living room. 11 – 14 yrsMedium -
Cats American Shorthair
ApartmentBeginner The American Shorthair is a muscular, even-tempered North American breed descended from working cats brought by settlers and kept on farms, not from British sh… 14 – 18 yrsMedium -
Cats Exotic Shorthair
Apartment The Exotic Shorthair is a short-coated version of the Persian - just as round, plush and placid, but far easier to groom. 11 – 15 yrsMedium -
Cats Turkish Angora
ApartmentActive The Turkish Angora is one of the oldest natural cat breeds, originating around Ankara, Turkey – a slender, athletic and highly people-oriented cat with a plush… 12 – 18 yrsMedium -
Dogs Pug
FamilyApartment The Pug is a small, sociable and deeply affectionate companion breed of Chinese origin, valued for its cheerful nature and suitability for apartment life, thou… 12 – 15 yrsSmall -
Cats Abyssinian
ApartmentActive The Abyssinian is a slender, ticked-coat shorthair breed first shown in Britain in 1871 and among CFA's founding breeds in 1906, prized for its warm, wild-look… 9 – 15 yrsMedium -
Dogs Standard Schnauzer
FamilyApartmentActive The Standard Schnauzer is the original, medium-sized form of the German Schnauzer, from which breeders later developed the smaller Miniature and larger Giant S… 12 – 14 yrsMedium -
Dogs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
FamilyApartmentBeginner A gentle, affectionate royal companion devoted to human company, but burdened with two of the most extensively documented inherited conditions in dogdom: heart… 9 – 14 yrsSmall -
Dogs Pekingese
FamilyApartment The Pekingese carries over two thousand years of imperial Chinese history and is today one of the most extremely brachycephalic dog breeds, bringing serious ri… 12 – 14 yrsSmall -
Aquarium Fish Goldfish
Beginner The goldfish is one of the oldest domesticated fish, cold-water and long-lived. Despite the popular image of a small round bowl, it needs a large tank or pond … 10 – 20 yrsSmall -
Terrarium animals Ball Python
Beginner The ball python is the most popular terrarium snake – calm, slow and rarely aggressive. When alarmed it curls into a tight ball, which is how it got its name. 20 – 30 yrsMedium -
Dogs Beagle
FamilyApartmentActive The Beagle is a cheerful, sociable English scenthound of medium size, bred to hunt hare in packs, and today a popular, adaptable family dog known for its power… 12 – 15 yrsMedium -
Rodents Degu
Active The degu is a diurnal, extremely social and intelligent rodent from Chile that lives in groups and communicates with a rich repertoire of at least 15 distinct … 6 – 8 yrsSmall -
Terrarium animals Bearded Dragon
Beginner The bearded dragon is the most popular terrarium lizard – active by day, placid and used to people. It does, however, need a large enclosure with strong UVB an… 8 – 12 yrsSmall -
Dogs Miniature Poodle
FamilyApartmentBeginner The Miniature Poodle is a scaled-down but equally sharp version of the Poodle - an adaptable, highly trainable apartment-friendly companion whose smaller size … 13 – 16 yrsSmall
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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.