🐶

Dog Breed Selector

Find yourself the perfect pooch — browse all 156 dog breeds available in Australia.

Showing all 156 dog breeds

Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher — meaning "monkey-like terrier" in German — is a compact,… 🏡 Good with kids: l…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is one of the most visually striking dogs in the world — an… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feedin…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier is the King of Terriers — the largest of all terrier… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding:…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, Arctic sled dog built for endurance and… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding:…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

American Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a stocky, muscular, agile and medium-large… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 F…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a powerful and independent livestock guardian breed with ancient roots and an...

Large Medium energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog is a tough, intelligent and tireless herding breed that is quintessentially Austr...

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie is an energetic and remarkably intelligent Australian working dog that excels at herd...

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Australian Shepherd

Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was developed in the western United… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feedin…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Australian Silky Terrier

The Australian Silky Terrier is a spirited and elegant toy breed with a stunning silky coat and a true terr...

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Australian Terrier

The Australian Terrier is a plucky, compact and sturdy terrier bred in Australia for ratting and companionship…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Basenji

The Basenji is a unique, barkless breed known for its intelligence, independence and cat-like grooming habits.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a cheerful, compact French hound with a wiry coat and an enthusiastic approac.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a gentle, low-slung hound with an extraordinary sense of smell, droopy ears and a laid-ba.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Beagle

The Beagle is one of the most popular dog breeds in Australia. Their gentle… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding:…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Bearded Collie

The Bearded Collie is a lively, shaggy herding breed with an infectious enthusiasm and a flowing, bouncy coat.

Medium High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a graceful, lamb-like terrier with a distinctive curly coat, surprising speed and a.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael)

The Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael) is a striking, all-black herding breed with exceptional intelligence and...

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Belgian Shepherd (Laekenois)

The Belgian Shepherd (Laekenois) is the rarest of the four Belgian Shepherd varieties, distinguished by its...

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Belgian Shepherd (Malinois)

The Belgian Shepherd (Malinois) is an elite working breed renowned for its intelligence, athleticism and us...

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Belgian Shepherd (Tervuren)

The Belgian Shepherd (Tervuren) is a beautiful, long-coated Belgian herding breed that combines striking lo...

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Bernese Mountain Dog

These noble dogs are nothing short of impressive. With silky coats and noble… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20+ p/w

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a cheerful, fluffy white dog with a gentle, affectionate… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a noble, large-eared scent hound with the most powerful nose in the canine world and a gent.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Border Collie

The Border Collie is consistently ranked as the world's most intelligent dog.… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰…

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a tough, good-natured small terrier with an otter-shaped head and a big personality in .

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Borzoi

The Borzoi is an aristocratic Russian sighthound of extraordinary grace, speed and elegance. Good with kids: m…

Large Medium energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is a dapper, tuxedo-coated companion known as the ‘American Gentleman’ for its friendly di.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a powerful, rugged Belgian herding breed with a distinctive rough coat and a calm.

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Boxer

The Boxer is a sturdy, medium-to-large dog with a powerful body and an… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20â…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Bracco Italiano

The Bracco Italiano is one of the oldest European pointing breeds, combining elegance with power and a gentle.

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Briard

The Briard is a large, shaggy French herding breed with a heart of gold, often called a ‘heart wrapped in fur’…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Brittany

The Brittany is a versatile, athletic French gundog that combines the pointing ability of a setter with the r.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier is unmistakable with their egg-shaped head and small triangular… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 F…

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

The Bull Terrier (Miniature) is a compact, muscular terrier with the same egg-shaped head and clownish pers...

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$18 p/w

Bulldog

The Bulldog is stocky, wrinkly and lovable. Calm, gentle and comical —… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $1…

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Bullmastiff

The Bullmastiff is a powerful and reliable guardian breed that combines the strength of a Mastiff with the al.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier is a hardy, spirited little terrier from the Scottish Highlands, famously portrayed as Toto.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier is one of the most affectionate and gentle dog breeds. Sweet,… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding:…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Cesky Terrier

The Cesky Terrier is a rare, elegant terrier from the Czech Republic that is calmer and more laid-back than m.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a tough, water-loving retriever bred for the icy waters of Chesapeake Bay, wi.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

The Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog breed — but no one told them that.… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 F…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: Up to $5 p/w

Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested is a distinctive toy breed that comes in both hairless and powderpuff varieties, known for…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow is an ancient, lion-like breed from China known for its blue-black tongue, dense coat and dignif…

Medium High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Cocker Spaniel (American)

The Cocker Spaniel (American) is a cheerful, beautiful sporting breed with a luxurious silky coat and an endl.

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Cocker Spaniel (English)

The English Cocker Spaniel is a merry, affectionate sporting dog. Bred to flush… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feed…

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Collie (Rough Coated)

The Collie (Rough Coated) is the iconic herding breed made famous by Lassie, known for its stunning coat, int.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Collie (Smooth Coated)

The Collie (Smooth Coated) is the smooth-coated version of the classic Collie, equally intelligent and devote.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

The Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired) is a charming, long-haired miniature sausage dog with a silky coat and a…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth)

The Dachshund (Miniature Smooth) is the sleek, smooth-coated miniature Dachshund—a bold, pint-sized companion…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

The Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired) is the wire-haired miniature Dachshund, with a jaunty beard and eyebrows…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

The Dachshund is instantly recognisable for their long body, short legs and… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feedin…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Dachshund (Wire Haired)

The Dachshund (Wire Haired) is the standard-sized wire-haired Dachshund—a robust, characterful dog with a dis.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Dalmatian

Instantly recognisable for their unique spotted coat. Made famous by Disney's… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 F…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a rare, characterful terrier with a distinctive topknot, long body and an endea.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Deerhound

The Deerhound is a tall, dignified Scottish sighthound bred to course deer in the Highlands, often called the.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Dobermann Pinscher

Sleek, powerful and elegant. Originally bred as personal protection dog. Modern… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Fe…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Dogue de Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive, powerful French mastiff with a distinctive large head, devoted heart and .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

English Mastiff

The English Mastiff is one of the largest and most ancient dog breeds, a gentle giant with a calm, dignified .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $30–$40 p/w

English Setter

The English Setter is an elegant, athletic gundog with distinctive speckled ‘belton’ markings and one of the .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

English Toy Terrier

The English Toy Terrier is a sleek, elegant miniature terrier with glossy black and tan markings, the smalle..

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Finnish Lapphund

The Finnish Lapphund is a friendly, gentle Nordic herding breed originally used by the Sami people to herd re.

Medium High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a fox-like Finnish breed known for its striking red-gold coat, pointed ears and distinct.

Medium High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$20 p/w

Fox Terrier (Smooth Coat)

The Fox Terrier (Smooth Coat) is a classic, sharp-looking terrier with a smooth white coat, boundless energ...

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Fox Terrier (Wire Coat)

The Fox Terrier (Wire Coat) is a jaunty, wire-coated terrier with a distinctive beard and eyebrows, packed ...

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Foxhound

The Foxhound is a classic English pack hound with incredible stamina, a melodious voice and a strong pack men.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

French Bulldog

The French Bulldog has become one of the most popular dog breeds in Australia.… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feedi…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is one of the world's most versatile working dogs. Used by… 🏡 Good with kids: medium…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

German Short-Haired Pointer

The German Short-Haired Pointer is a versatile, athletic German gundog that excels at pointing, retrieving an.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

German Spitz (Klein)

The German Spitz (Klein) is a compact, fox-faced German spitz with a fluffy double coat, alert expression and.

Small High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

German Wire-Haired Pointer

The German Wire-Haired Pointer is a rugged, wire-coated German gundog bred for all-terrain hunting, with exce.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is one of Australia's most beloved family dogs — an… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feed…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Gordon Setter

The Gordon Setter is the largest and most powerful of the setter breeds, distinguished by its striking black .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Great Dane

The tallest dog breed in the world — a gentle giant whose size belies a sweet,… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Fee…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $30+ p/w

Great Pyrenean Mountain Dog

The Great Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a majestic, white mountain guardian of impressive size, with a calm, patie.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Greyhound

The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed and one of the gentlest. Retired racing… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feedi…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Harrier

The Harrier is a sturdy, medium-sized English pack hound that resembles a smaller Foxhound, known for stamina.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Havanese

The Havanese is Cuba’s national dog—a cheerful, silky-coated toy breed that thrives on human companionship and…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Hungarian Puli

The Hungarian Puli is a striking Hungarian herding breed famous for its unique corded coat that resembles dre.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Hungarian Vizsla

The Hungarian Vizsla is a sleek, golden-rust Hungarian gundog known as the ‘Velcro dog’ for its intense devot.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla

The Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla is a robust, wire-coated version of the Hungarian Vizsla, bred for all-weath.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound is an elegant, deer-like sighthound from the Balearic Islands with large ears, athletic bu...

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is a glamorous, energetic sporting dog. Bred to find and point… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feed…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Irish Terrier

The Irish Terrier is a fiery, red-coated Irish terrier known as the ‘Daredevil’ of the terrier world for its .

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all dog breeds, a gentle giant from Ireland that combines immense size .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $30–$40 p/w

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature, graceful sighthound that is the smallest of the true greyhound breeds,..

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Japanese Akita

The Japanese Akita is Japan’s national treasure—a powerful, dignified breed famous for its unwavering loyal...

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Japanese Chin

The Japanese Chin is an elegant, cat-like Japanese toy breed with a silky coat, flat face and a distinctly a..

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Japanese Spitz

The Japanese Spitz is a sparkling white companion breed with a fluffy coat, fox-like face and a cheerful, out.

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Keeshond

The Keeshond is a fluffy, silver-grey Dutch spitz breed known as the ‘Smiling Dutchman’ for its characteristi.

Medium High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Kerry Blue Terrier

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a striking blue-coated Irish terrier that is one of the most versatile working br...

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

King Charles Spaniel

The King Charles Spaniel is a gentle, flat-faced toy spaniel with a rich history as a companion to English roy…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Komondor

The Komondor is a large, white Hungarian guardian breed famous for its distinctive corded coat that resembl...

Large Medium energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is Australia's most popular dog breed — and for good… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 F…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Lakeland Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier is a compact, hardy terrier from the English Lake District, bred to protect lambs from f.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso was bred as interior temple sentinels in Tibet — they would… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding:…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Lowchen

The Lowchen is the ‘Little Lion Dog’—a rare, cheerful toy breed traditionally clipped to resemble a small lion…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Maltese

The Maltese is one of the oldest toy breeds. Pure white silky coat and dark… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding:…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: Up to $5 p/w

Manchester Terrier

The Manchester Terrier is a sleek, elegant black and tan terrier that is one of the oldest identifiable terri.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Maremma Sheepdog

The Maremma Sheepdog is a large, white Italian livestock guardian with a thick coat and strong protective i...

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a massive, wrinkled Italian guardian breed with an ancient lineage, imposing pres...

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $30–$40 p/w

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is a massive, gentle water dog with a sweet temperament, webbed feet and a legendary instinc.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Norfolk Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers, with drop ears, a wiry coat and a fearless but a.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terriers are small but perfectly formed — short, sturdy dogs with a… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feed…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog is a large, shaggy herding breed with a distinctive bear-like shamble, known for its.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Papillon

The Papillon is named for their butterfly-like ears (papillon is French for… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feedin…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Parson Russell Terrier

One of the most energetic, tenacious and entertaining dogs. Small in body but… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feed…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is the national dog of Malta, an elegant sighthound that famously blushes—its nose and ears.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Miniature Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher is a tiny, spirited German toy breed with a distinctive high-stepping gait and a pers..

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Pointer

The Pointer is the quintessential English bird dog—a graceful, athletic breed with an instinctive pointing st.

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a big personality in a tiny body — fluffy, foxy-faced and… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: Up to $5 p/w

Poodle (Miniature)

The Poodle (Miniature) is a highly intelligent, elegant breed that combines the Standard Poodle’s brains and .

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Standard Poodle

The Standard Poodle is far more than the pampering subject of the show ring —… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feed…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Poodle (Toy)

The Poodle (Toy) is the tiniest Poodle variety, packing all the intelligence and charm of the larger versions…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese Water Dog is a robust, curly-coated water dog bred to assist Portuguese fishermen, made famous.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Pug

One of the most lovable, comical and people-devoted dogs. Wrinkled face, curly… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feedi…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Curly-Coated Retriever

The Curly-Coated Retriever is the oldest of the retriever breeds, with a distinctive tight-curled coat and a .

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever is the ‘Peter Pan’ of the retriever family—a joyful, glossy-coated gundog that neve.

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the smallest retriever breed, a clever, fox-red Canadian dog that ‘.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Rhodesian Ridgeback

This active pup is always ready for a game or two. Medium in size with a short… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Fee…

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a powerful, confident and loyal dog. With proper socialisation… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 F…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard is one of the world’s most recognisable giant breeds, famous for Alpine rescue work, with a.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $30–$40 p/w

Saluki

The Saluki is one of the oldest and most elegant sighthound breeds, revered across the Middle East for thou...

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Samoyed

The Samoyed is the smiling sled dog — their upturned corners of the mouth give… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Fee…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Schipperke

The Schipperke is a small, foxlike Belgian breed known as the ‘Little Captain’ for its history as a canal bar.

Small High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, a powerful, intelligent working dog with st.

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

Schnauzer (Miniature)

The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust, bearded terrier with a big-dog personality.… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Fee…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer is the original Schnauzer—a spirited, bearded German all-purpose farm dog with boundle.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier is a compact, dignified Scottish terrier with a distinctive silhouette, wiry coat and ...

Small Medium energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Shar Pei

The Shar Pei is a distinctive Chinese breed famous for its deep wrinkles, blue-black tongue and loyal, inde...

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog looks like a miniature Rough Collie. Bred to herd sheep on… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Fee…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is Japan’s most popular companion breed—a compact, fox-like spitz known for its bold personal...

Small High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a dignified little dog with a long flowing coat. Bred as… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding:…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is strikingly beautiful with piercing eyes and a thick… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $…

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier is a long, low terrier from the Isle of Skye with a flowing coat and a fiercely loyal, one...

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Sloughi

The Sloughi is an ancient North African sighthound of great elegance and speed, deeply bonded to its family...

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is the largest of the spaniel breeds, a slow, steady and determined gundog with a distinc.

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$30 p/w

English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel is a tireless, enthusiastic gundog that springs game and retrieves with equal jo.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Field Spaniel

The Field Spaniel is a rare, elegant spaniel with a single-coloured glossy coat and a calm, docile temperamen.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel is the tallest spaniel breed, with a distinctive curly liver coat, rat tail and an ir.

Large High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Sussex Spaniel

The Sussex Spaniel is a rare, low-set golden-liver spaniel with a distinctive rolling gait, calm demeanour an.

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Tibetan Spaniel

The Tibetan Spaniel is a small, lion-like Tibetan breed once used as monastery watchdogs, with an alert nature…

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a beautiful red-and-white Welsh gundog that is loyal, active and slightly more .

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$25 p/w

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Affectionately known as the Staffie, this high-energy bundle of muscle is one of… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 F…

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Swedish Vallhund

The Swedish Vallhund is a sturdy, low-set Viking herding dog that resembles a wolf-grey Corgi, with boundless.

Small High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Tenterfield Terrier

The Tenterfield Terrier is a lively, compact Australian terrier developed for ratting on farms, named after th…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $8–$12 p/w

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a joyful, soft-coated Irish terrier with a flowing wheaten coat and an exu.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $15–$20 p/w

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient Tibetan guardian breed of imposing size with a lion-like mane, known for ...

Large High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $25–$35 p/w

Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier is not actually a terrier at all—a Tibetan companion breed with a profuse coat, gentle na.

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner is the grey ghost — distinctive silver-grey coat and striking… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Fee…

Large High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $20–$25 p/w

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

The Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) is the older and slightly larger of the two Corgi breeds, with a long tail, fox-li.

Small High energy Shed: heavy

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $12–$18 p/w

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

The Pembroke Corgi is a squat little dog with a docked tail and a fox-like face.… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feed…

Medium High energy Shed: moderate

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier is a sturdy, compact Welsh terrier that resembles a smaller Airedale, with a game spirit an.

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

West Highland White Terrier

The Westie is a small, sturdy white terrier with a big personality. Bred to hunt… 🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 F…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: medium 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Whippet

The Whippet is a smaller, streamlined version of the Greyhound. Bred for racing… 🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feed…

Medium High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: high 💰 Feeding: $10–$15 p/w

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is proof that great things come in small packages. One of… 🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feedi…

Small High energy Shed: little

🏡 Good with kids: low 💰 Feeding: $5–$10 p/w

Research dog breeds, then plan care and cover

Use this directory to compare temperament, size, grooming load and common health talking points — then connect what you learn to practical Australian ownership tasks such as vaccination and parasite prevention in healthcare & wellbeing, nutrition basics in diet & exercise, and insurance research on Pet Insurance Australia and premium benchmarks.

If you are choosing between two breeds, compare breeds side by side, then explore choosing pet insurance and species guides for dog insurance or cat insurance. Review positioning in insurer reviews before you request quotes.

Breed predispositions are statistical, not deterministic. Insurers still apply their own underwriting rules — always read the PDS. For high-intent breed insurance notes, see breed insurance hub and starter pages such as French Bulldog or Golden Retriever insurance.

Continue exploring dog breeds or cat breeds, and use choosing your pet for adoption and buying ethics alongside insurance timing.