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Aquarium Fish Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta)
Beginner The Siamese fighting fish is a colourful, long-finned aquarium fish from Southeast Asia, often sold in small cups with no heater or filter – research shows tha… 3 – 5 yrsMini -
Dogs Portuguese Water Dog
FamilyActive The Portuguese Water Dog is an athletic working breed from fishing boats on Portugal's Algarve coast, best known worldwide as the breed of the Obama family's t… 11 – 13 yrsMedium -
Dogs Bullmastiff
Family The Bullmastiff is a giant English molosser bred in the 19th century as a quiet, confident guardian of large estates. Today it is above all a calm, loyal famil… 8 – 10 yrsGiant -
Rabbits English Angora
The English Angora is the smallest of the angora rabbit breeds and the only one whose dense wool covers even its face and ears, giving it the look of a living … 7 – 12 yrsMedium -
Dogs Dachshund
FamilyApartment The standard-size Dachshund is the largest of the breed's three size varieties and the only one originally bred specifically to hunt badgers underground. It ha… 12 – 16 yrsMedium -
Dogs Rhodesian Ridgeback
FamilyActive The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an athletic African hound best known for the strip of backward-growing hair along its spine, historically used to track and bay lion… 10 – 12 yrsLarge -
Dogs German Shorthaired Pointer
FamilyActive The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile German hunting dog bred for pointing, retrieving, and tracking on land and water - energetic, intelligent, and de… 12 – 14 yrsLarge -
Cats Birman
Apartment The Birman is a gentle, sociable semi-longhaired cat with sapphire-blue eyes and white gloved paws, developed in France from cats reportedly brought over from … 12 – 16 yrsMedium -
Dogs English Springer Spaniel
FamilyActive The English Springer Spaniel is one of Britain's oldest sporting spaniels, bred to flush game ahead of the hunter, and is prized today as a versatile police an… 12 – 14 yrsMedium -
Cats British Longhair
ApartmentBeginner The British Longhair is the long-coated variety of the British Shorthair, produced by crossbreeding with Persians and Angoras, and it shares the same placid te… 12 – 16 yrsLarge -
Parrots Senegal Parrot
Beginner The Senegal Parrot is a compact, intelligent and comparatively quiet West African parrot, popular as a starter medium-sized bird for beginners, though it often… 20 – 30 yrsSmall -
Dogs Siberian Husky
FamilyActive The Siberian Husky is an endurance sled dog from Chukotka, bred to pull light loads over long distances in cold climates – not to guard a home. It is remarkabl… 12 – 14 yrsMedium -
Dogs Giant Schnauzer
FamilyActive The largest of the schnauzers, the Giant Schnauzer is a muscular, intelligent German working and guard dog bred to drive cattle and protect breweries — today a… 10 – 12 yrsLarge -
Dogs Yorkshire Terrier
FamilyApartmentActive The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny but brave toy breed from Yorkshire, England, known for its silky, hair-like coat and strong bond with its owner, though its dem… 12 – 16 yrsSmall -
Cats Sphynx
ApartmentActive The Sphynx is a domestic cat breed famous for its hairless look, though it isn't actually fully bald - its skin is covered in a fine, downy layer. It developed… 9 – 15 yrsMedium -
Dogs Lhasa Apso
FamilyApartment An ancient Tibetan breed bred as a watchful indoor sentinel in monasteries — small in size, yet independent and wary of strangers. 12 – 15 yrsSmall -
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 -
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 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 -
Parrots Quaker Parrot
Active The Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet) is a small, highly intelligent and talkative parrot from South America, known for its unique habit of building stick nests - … 20 – 30 yrsSmall -
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 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 -
Rabbits French Lop
The French Lop is one of the largest lop-eared rabbit breeds, developed in France as a meat breed and known for its massive, thickset build and exceptionally c… 5 – 8 yrsLarge -
Cats Egyptian Mau
Active The Egyptian Mau is the only domestic cat breed with a naturally spotted coat, known for its remarkable speed and a lively yet reserved temperament around stra… 12 – 15 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.