PetMall Encyclopedia
Browse published small-pets breed profiles curated by the PetMall editorial desk.
25 breeds available
Abyssinian Guinea Pig is a small guinea pig breed originating from South America. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 4-7 years.
African Pygmy Hedgehog is a small hedgehog originating from Africa. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 3-6 years.
American Guinea Pig is a small guinea pig breed originating from South America. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 4-7 years.
Angora Rabbit is a medium rabbit breed originating from Turkey. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 7-12 years.
Chinchilla is a small chinchilla originating from South America. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.
Deer Mouse is a small mouse variety originating from North America. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 2-5 years.
Degu is a small rodent originating from Chile. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-9 years.
Dumbo Rat is a small rat variety originating from USA. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 2-3 years.
Dutch Rabbit is a small rabbit breed originating from Netherlands. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 8-12 years.
Fancy Mouse is a small mouse variety originating from Worldwide. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 1-3 years.
Fancy Rat is a small rat variety originating from Asia. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 2-3 years.
Ferret is a small ferret originating from Europe. This animal has verified NZ restriction or pest context; check MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council rules before keeping, moving, breeding, selling, or sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-10 years.
Flemish Giant Rabbit is a large rabbit breed originating from Belgium. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-8 years.
Hairless Rat (Sphynx Rat) is a small rat variety originating from USA. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 1-3 years.
Holland Lop Rabbit is a small rabbit breed originating from Netherlands. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 7-12 years.
Lionhead Rabbit is a small rabbit breed originating from Belgium. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 7-10 years.
Mini Lop Rabbit is a small rabbit breed originating from Germany. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 7-14 years.
Mini Rex Rabbit is a small rabbit breed originating from USA. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 7-10 years.
New Zealand White Rabbit is a medium rabbit breed originating from USA/NZ. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-8 years.
Peruvian Guinea Pig is a small guinea pig breed originating from South America. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 4-7 years.
Rex Rabbit is a medium rabbit breed originating from France. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-6 years.
Rex Rat is a small rat variety originating from UK. NZ status is pending official verification in PetMall's government-source facts library; do not source, import, breed, sell, or keep one based only on this profile. Check MPI, EPA, DOC, and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 2-3 years.
Skinny Pig (Hairless Guinea Pig) is a small guinea pig breed originating from Canada. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 4-6 years.
Sugar Glider is a small marsupial originating from Australia. This animal is prohibited or covered by an official NZ prohibition/restriction in PetMall's facts library; do not import, buy, sell, breed, or keep as a pet unless an explicit official exemption applies. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.
Teddy Guinea Pig is a small guinea pig breed originating from USA. PetMall has an official-source NZ status note for this listing; follow the listed MPI, DOC, EPA, and local council conditions before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 4-6 years.