2024 Results
The results will make you laugh, cry and scratch your head - all at the same time!
Who was surveyed?
We kept this survey open to any Australian dog owner, trying to get the most accurate representation as possible.
Age Groups:
Locations:
Amount of Dogs:
And Australia's most popular breed is...
- Cavoodle
- Border Collie ⬆️ 2
- Labrador Retriever ⬇️ 1
- Golden Retriever ⬆️ 1
- Goldendoodle ⬆️ 3
Second chances are a beautiful thing. Though just 24% of dogs are from a pound or rescue organisation, for our next pup.
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Let's talk birds and the bees.
89% of us are fine being naked in front of our pooches.
It's an expensive world (if you're a human)
Summary:
- There was a 33% increase in struggles with the cost of having dogs over 2022
- 21% of us are pulling back on dog boarding & daycare
- 12% will spend less on toys!
- Luckily, 97% of dogs are still getting treats
- We're far less likely to spend extra on a home if it was better for our dog
- 13% of dogs cost more than $4,000 a year to look after. Pampered!
What areas (if any) do you plan on reducing spend on your dog in the next 12 months?
How much do you spend on your dog per year?
Would you pay 5%+ more rent or to buy a house if it was perfectly suited to your dog?
Dogs behaving badly
Summary:
- There are only good boys and girls in our eyes
- But plenty of them find the world a bit scary.
- Dogs are 2.8x more likely to be reactive to other dogs than humans
- Only 1 in 4 are always relaxed. Dog anxiety is real!
Does your dog have anxiety?
How do they play with other dogs?
How do they play with other people?
How hard did you find it to raise your puppy?
Do you regret not spending more time training them when they were a puppy?
What are your main difficulties with owning a dog?
Dogs bring out the best (and funniest) in us
Summary:
- There's no way around it. Our dogs have it pretty good!
- Dogs have expensive taste. We spent hours laughing at what they've destroyed.
- We learnt that most dogs are an extension of ourselves, with 3 in 4 people choosing breeds with a similar personality to their own
When your dog is pooping and looks to you for eye contact, do you maintain it?
Dogs are well and truly part of the family
Summary:
- 2 out of every 3 Aussies have their dogs sleep in the room with them.
- You'll be shocked how many are allowed under the covers
- Parents feel like taxi drivers sometimes. It's not just human kids. 64% of us take our dogs to meet their friends
Is your dog allowed on the bed?
69% of dogs sleep in owner’s rooms.
Just 4% of dogs sleep outside these days!
How much time do you spend in close proximity to your dogs every day?
Do you desire having children less because of having a dog?
How often do you take photos of your dog?
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of us feel healthier for having a dog!
Australia's 10 most popular dog names
- Luna
- Daisy ⬆️ 7
- Toby 🆕
- Archie ⬆️ 3
- Frankie
- Charlie ⬇️ 4
- Ruby ⬇️ 3
- Willow 🆕
- Stella 🆕
- Bailey 🆕
