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Dog Breeds

You’ve decided to bring a dog into your family, but now it’s time to choose a breed. This can be a difficult process with lots of factors to consider. To help make your search easier, we have put together a listing of the most popular dog breeds in Australia.

You’ll be able to find pictures, learn about breed history, temperament, common breed diseases and conditions and lots of other interesting facts to help guide you through the process of choosing the right dog!

Another great option is to try our Breed Selector, which matches you with your most compatible breeds based on your lifestyle! Take the Breed Selector quiz.

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Afghan Hound

These large sized dogs are impressively beautiful, affectionate family dogs. Speedy and with an excellent sense of sight, they have a keen instinct to chase small animals.

Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier is the largest of all terrier breeds. The breed is tall and sturdy with a muscular body and covered in a thick, course coat of fur.

Akita

The Akita is distinctive large and powerful dog with an aloof attitude.  The Akita can be territorial and the dog is not usually welcoming of strangers.

Alaskan Husky

Suited for hands-on, energetic and experienced owners, the Alaskan Husky has high needs for exercise and food. He is an excellent companion for people with active lifestyles and a love of the outdoors.

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is a large and muscular domesticated dog with a heavy fur coat and bounds of energy.

American Bulldog

American Bulldogs are strong, stocky dogs that look tough but have a gentle and sensitive nature. They are friendly, affectionate and make great watch dogs.

American Eskimo Dog

Developed in England as a working dog to hunt hare, Harriers have all the essential attributes of a scenting pack hound. Running and scenting abilities are particularly significant features of the breed.

American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is bred to hunt foxes and other game. This scenting pack hound has tremendous hunting instincts, a keen sense of smell and great energy to run for hours.

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are muscular, energetic, medium size dogs suited to families who like to include their dog in their activities.

Australian Bulldog

Australian Bulldogs are loyal and affectionate large size dogs that have been developed to better suit the Australian climate. They love people, crave human attention and make great companions.

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle dogs, also known as Blue and Red Heelers, are sturdy medium-sized working dogs used on farms and cattle stations. Intelligent, hard-working and versatile, they need a lot of activity and stimulation.

Australian Cobberdog

Australian Cobberdogs are loving and highly intelligent dogs that descend from the original Labradoodles. They work as therapy and assistance dogs.
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