Most Common Dog Breeds in Australia
Whether it is for work, getting people to walk, or purely for companions, it is confirmed that Australians love their dogs (and why a huge number of Aussies protect their pet with insurance). According to research, Australia is home to more than 29 million pets and nearly 61% of Aussie homes had a minimum of one pet in 2019, where the largest numbers about 40% were dogs.
But what types of dog breeds Australians adore the most? Below are the 8 most common dog breeds in Australia and more details about their suitability and temperament as a pet.
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Also known as Staffy, the Staffordshire Terrier is a British breed. This dog is medium-sized, in history they were used for dogfighting, guarding and bull-baiting, but now they are one of the silliest fur buddies. They are obedient; make good companions and a famous show dog with good agility.
- Labrador Retriever
A famous family dog the Labrador is a Canadian breed, with a fun nature and even temperament. It is a great pet for the elderly and young children. They are often trained to be a guide dog for assisting blind people. The Labrador was the starring dog featured in the movie Marley & Me.
- German Shepherd
Originally from Germany, the German Shepherd is quite large in size and is mainly used for guarding and herding sheep. Because of their intelligence German Shepherds can be easily trained and used as working dogs for rescue and search missions in military and police roles.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Originally from England, King Charles Spaniel is small in shape and referred to as a toy breed. Being especially cute with big eyes, silky coat and long spaniel ears, they make loyal companions. The most famous breed in England, this dog comes in at number 4 on our list.
- Golden Retriever
Mainly bred for shooting and hunting, Golden Retriever makes a great hearing dog, guide dog and working dog for finding illegal drugs and rescue and search missions. They are medium in size with good nature and an even temperament. This dog is also great as a family pet.
- Border Collie
A popular herding dog originally from the border areas of the England-Scotland, the Border Collie is ranked as the best intelligent breed of all dogs, as per the University of British Columbia. White and black in colour, they are working dogs and make good pets if you own a very large farm or yard for them to play around and get the workout they need.
- American Staffordshire Terrier
Originally from the United States, the American Staffordshire Terrier is medium in size with short hair. The dog is a people lover, loves to be a member of a family and is very loyal. They will also protect their owners effectively.
- Poodle
Although the Poodle is available in a range of sizes, the standard poodle made a place in our top 8 list. They are intelligent, skilled and most popular for being show dogs. In history, they were working dogs and even used in the circus showing tricks. They are very popular for their fur sculpting when being displayed.
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