Pet Insurance Australia reveals the most popular dog breeds in Australia in 2022

The ten most popular dog breeds born in Australia last year have been revealed with the Cavoodle topping the list. 

Cavoodles came out on top in front of the Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Golden Doodle or Groodle and the Border Collie. 

Pet Insurance Australia compiled the list based on the all the dog breeds born and insured throughout 2022. 

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross Poodle was the number one breed Aussies welcomed into their homes.

Poodle crosses were a popular choice as the Groodle and Labradoodle came in at number four and seven respectively. 

While Poodle crosses were a popular choice for Aussies in 2022, the Golden Retriever (left) came in second while the French Bulldog (right) was the third most popular breed

The Golden Retriever was the second most popular breed choice while the French Bulldog came in third and the Border Collie fifth. 

Also on the list was the Miniature Dachshund at number six, the Labrador in eighth, German Shepherd at number nine and the Maltese cross in tenth. 

Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia said the statistics give a ‘lovely insight’ into the types of pets Aussies are welcoming to their families with a ‘great’ combination of pure-bred and mixed breeds.

She said it’s important for Australians looking to adopt a pet to research the different types of breeds and their compatibility to their lifestyle. 

The Border Collie was the fifth most popular breed while the Miniature Dachshund, Labradoodle, Labrador, German Shepherd and Maltese Cross were also in the top 10 

‘Particularly with dogs, different breeds require different levels of exercise. Some simply adore a Netflix binge on the couch, while others will require a decent amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy,’ Nadia said. 

‘We always encourage people to look past the atheistic qualities of a pet and make sure their typical breed traits suit your household.’ 

Nadia recommended considering adopting a pet even if you have a particular breed in mind. 

‘Contact local breeders who offer rehoming services or call your local shelter can allow you to offer a pet a forever home while obtaining the pet of your dreams,’ she said. 

Previously a survey revealed the most popular dog names in Australia.

Luna was declared Australia’s most used pup name as part of the annual Great Australian Dog Survey by Scratch, which surveyed almost 13,000 dog owners to find out what people dubbed their dogs.

Since the last survey, Luna climbed four places to knock Buddy off the top spot which is now the third most popular name behind Charlie that came in second. 

Luna has been declared the most popular dog name in 2022 according to research that surveyed almost 13,000 Aussie pet owners (stock image) 

Ruby dropped three places to fourth while Frankie ranked fifth and is a newcomer to the top ten. 

The name Tilly has surged in popularity since the last survey rising seven positions to number ten. 

Fewer dog owners are naming their pets Bella which fell four spots to number six, while Archie placed seventh on the list. 

Also in the top ten were Molly at number eight and Daisy at number nine.