Get to know Aussie dogs & owners | Australian Dog Survey Results

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...

  1. Cavoodle
  2. Border Collie ⬆️ 2
  3. Labrador Retriever ⬇️ 1
  4. Golden Retriever ⬆️ 1
  5. Goldendoodle ⬆️ 3

Second chances are a beautiful thing. Though just 24% of dogs are from a pound or rescue organisation, 87% of us would consider adoption for our next pup.

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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!

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 people?

anxious dog

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
Dog looks like owner
Dog Pooing

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?

Dog jumping on bed

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!

Exercise with dog

Australia's 10 most popular dog names

  1. Luna
  2. Daisy ⬆️ 7
  3. Toby 🆕
  4. Archie ⬆️ 3
  5. Frankie
  6. Charlie ⬇️ 4
  7. Ruby ⬇️ 3
  8. Willow 🆕
  9. Stella 🆕
  10. Bailey 🆕

It's still a human's world. Dogs are just living in it.

We were particularly interested in Australian attitudes towards dogs and their perceived role in society.

Summary:
  • We we're surprise by just how many of us believe that first-time dog owners should require mandatory education
  • Fancy a drink with your dog by your side? Dog people (which is about 40% of Australians) are ready to relax laws and allow dogs in more places where humans go
  • 39% have negotiated to work from home to spend more time with their dog
  • Most Aussie workplaces aren't dog-friendly and this hasn't improved in 2 years after a big leap over the pandemic.

Do you believe that dogs should be allowed on planes?

Would you support mandatory education for first-time dog owners?

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of Aussie dog owners believe that dogs should be allowed inside cafes and pubs

Dogs in cafes

That's an 8% increase of support in 2 years

Is your workplace dog-friendly?

Dog at work

It's not even a choice. 95% of us would pay the necessary costs to bring their dog if they had to move overseas.

dogs overseas

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