Australia's Top 10 Dog Breeds For 2021

Prior to the pandemic, the number of bored and isolated Aussies who turned to pets for their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing were few.

Fast-forward to 2021, thousands of Aussies have acquired different types of dogs to get through Covid-19.

According to data published recently by Pet Insurance Australia, Cavoodles (a mix of the cavalier King Charles spaniel and a toy poodle) were the dog breeds most Aussies bought since the beginning of the pandemic, followed by French bulldog, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Border collie, Miniature Dachshund, German shepherd, Maltese cross, Staffordshire bull terrier and golden doodle.

Top 10 Dog Breeds In Australia

Cavoodle
French Bulldog
Golden Retriever
Labrador
Border Collie
Miniature Dachshund
German Shepherd
Maltese Cross
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Golden Doodle (Groodle)

Pet Insurance Australia spokeswoman Nadia Crighton said: “It's no surprise Cavoodle has come out on top. This wonderful breed is well-known for their lovely nature, intelligence, and ability to love everyone in the household - including other pets.”

“French Bulldogs are also a popular choice for many families. They are bright and affectionate and certainly have all the charm, plus they also make good watchdogs. They simply adore those who love them and make wonderful family companions.”

The pet insurance reported seeing a huge demand for puppies and dogs in the midst of the global pandemic in 2020.

“When the first lockdown was enforced across Australia there was certainly a boom in demand for puppies,” Ms Crighton said.

“It's interesting a year on, what breeds Australia's were seeking out during this uneasy time.”

This is an international trend with the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association in the UK stating around 3.2 million households in the UK acquired a pet since March 2020.

In Australia, puppy prices boomed out of control while the RSPCA noted 26,000 online applications for adoption since the beginning of the COVID-10 pandemic.

“With many Australians looking for comfort and a good distraction with a new canine companion, we were interested to see what breeds people were purchasing or adopting,” Crighton said.

The results for the top 10 dog breeds are based on pet owners who took out insurance for their new canine with Pet Insurance Australia over the last 12 months.

Interestingly the percentage of policies between the tenth place and the second place is very minimal. With the cavoodle being a standout with a 50 per cent higher policy take-up than the French bulldog.

“This just goes to show that Australians love a variety of purebred and mixed breed dogs. It's lovely to see so many family favourites standing the test of time, like the Golden Retriever and the loveable Labrador,” she added.

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