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Aquarium Fish Mystery Snail (Spike-topped Applesnail)
Beginner The mystery snail (Pomacea diffusa) is a small freshwater snail from tropical South America, kept in aquariums for its algae and leftover-food grazing, reachin… 1 – 2 yrsMini -
Birds Common Waxbill
Beginner The Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) is a tiny finch from sub-Saharan Africa and the first member of the genus Estrilda featured on Živalce.si. It measures 9.… 5 – 7 yrsMini -
Horses Noriker
The Noriker (Equus ferus caballus) is a medium-heavy cold-blooded mountain horse from Austria whose studbook of origin is kept in Salzburg. It generally stands… 25 – 30 yrsGiant -
Horses Posavina Horse
The Posavina horse or Posavac (Equus ferus caballus) is a small coldblood from the flood meadows of the Sava river, bred as a native breed in both Croatia and … 25 – 30 yrsMedium -
Horses Lusitano
Active The Lusitano (Equus ferus caballus) is a riding horse of Iberian origin from Portugal, whose closed studbook is kept by the breeders' association APSL. The sta… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Birds Society Finch (Bengalese Finch)
Beginner The society finch (Lonchura striata domestica) is a domesticated songbird from the estrildid finch family, shaped by centuries of selective breeding in East As… 5 – 10 yrsMini -
Rabbits Vienna Blue Rabbit
Beginner The Vienna Blue rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) is a Central European breed developed in Vienna around 1895. An adult weighs between 3.5 and 5.25 kg,… 8 – 10 yrsLarge -
Aquarium Fish Tiger Barb
BeginnerActive The tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a lively shoaling fish native to Sumatra in Indonesia, recognisable by the four black bars across its silver-orange bod… 5 – 7 yrsMini -
Aquarium Fish Endler's Livebearer
Beginner The Endler's livebearer (Poecilia wingei) is a tiny, strikingly colourful fish from a very small range in Venezuela, confirmed by genetic research as a separat… 2 – 3 yrsMini -
Aquarium Fish Pearl Gourami
Beginner The pearl gourami (Trichopodus leerii) is a peaceful labyrinth fish from Southeast Asia, recognisable by its pearl-dotted pattern and a dark zigzagging line fr… 4 – 8 yrsSmall -
Horses Appaloosa
Active The Appaloosa (Equus ferus caballus) is an American riding horse breed that took shape among the Nez Perce people of the north-western United States. It stands… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Horses American Paint Horse
Active The American Paint Horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a muscular, Quarter Horse-type riding horse from North America, known for the white patches in its coat. The… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Horses Hanoverian
Active The Hanoverian (Equus ferus caballus) is a German warmblood sport horse from Lower Saxony whose breeding began with the founding of the Celle state stud in 173… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Horses Shire Horse
The Shire Horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a heavy draught horse from England and a very tall breed, with a breed society dating from 1878. The Shire Horse Soci… 25 – 30 yrsGiant -
Horses Slovenian Cold-blood
The Slovenian Cold-blood (Equus ferus caballus) is a native Slovenian cold-blooded breed of medium frame that developed in north-eastern Slovenia and Upper Car… 25 – 30 yrsGiant -
Parrots Meyer's Parrot
Beginner The Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) is a small African parrot from the Poicephalus genus, native to savannah woodland and riverine forest south of the Saha… 20 – 30 yrsSmall -
Horses Holsteiner
Active The Holsteiner (Equus ferus caballus) is a German warmblood sport horse from Schleswig-Holstein whose history the breed society traces back to 1225. The studbo… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Dogs English Setter
FamilyActive The English Setter (Canis lupus familiaris) is an elegant British pointing breed developed for wide-ranging, fluid quartering and steady on-point work in open … 12 – 14 yrsLarge -
Dogs German Hunting Terrier (Jagdterrier)
Active The German Hunting Terrier (Canis lupus familiaris, Deutscher Jagdterrier) is a German working terrier breed, deliberately created in 1926 for hunting usefulne… 12 – 14 yrsSmall -
Terrarium animals Greek Tortoise
The Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca) is a tortoise species from North Africa and the Near East, one of the most commonly kept terrarium animals in Slovenia and … 50 – 100 yrsSmall -
Terrarium animals Mexican Redknee Tarantula
The Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) is a terrarium arachnid from the dry forests of western Mexico, recognisable by its black body and orange-r… 5 – 30 yrsMedium -
Horses Andalusian
Active The Andalusian (Equus ferus caballus) is a baroque riding horse from Spain, registered in its studbook as the Pura Raza Española (PRE). The breed standard sets… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Horses Belgian Draught
The Belgian Draught or Brabant (Equus ferus caballus) is a heavy draught breed from Belgium whose studbook has been kept by the KMBT since 1886. It usually sta… 25 – 30 yrsGiant -
Terrarium animals Panther Chameleon
The panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) is an arboreal chameleon from Madagascar, known for the way adult males' colouration varies dramatically by locale of… 3 – 7 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.