Dog breeds in Australia
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terrierAustralian TerrierThe Australian Terrier is a small, spirited companion with a bold personality. Loyal and alert, it suits active owners seeking a hardy, strong-willed dog.View Details
houndBasset HoundThe Basset Hound is a laid-back, affectionate breed with a strong sense of smell. Gentle and loyal, it suits relaxed households that can manage its stubborn streak and regular exercise needs.View Details
houndBeagleThe Beagle is a friendly, curious scent hound known for its strong nose and playful nature. Social and affectionate, it suits families who can provide exercise, training, and companionship.View Details
herdingBearded CollieThe Bearded Collie is a medium-sized Scottish herding dog with a long, shaggy double coat, a bouncy gait and a famously cheerful, clownish personality. It was bred to work sheep in rough hill country and remains an energetic, intelligent dog that needs daily exercise and company. Dogs stand 53 to 56 cm and bitches 51 to 53 cm, with a typical weight of 18 to 27 kg and a lifespan of around 12 to 14 years. Puppies are born black, brown, blue or fawn and often lighten dramatically before darkening again as adults. Recognised by Dogs Australia in Group 5, Working Dogs, the breed is uncommon in Australia and needs regular, thorough grooming.View Details
herdingBeauceronThe Beauceron is a powerful, intelligent herding dog known for loyalty and confidence. It thrives with experienced owners who can provide structure, training, and plenty of exercise.View Details
terrierBedlington TerrierThe Bedlington Terrier is a graceful yet energetic breed known for its lamb-like appearance and lively personality. Affectionate and intelligent, it suits families seeking a playful companion with moderate exercise needs and a distinctive look.View Details
herdingBelgian ShepherdThe Belgian Shepherd Dog is a sharp, high-energy working breed that comes in four varieties: Groenendael, Tervueren, Malinois and Laekenois. It bonds closely with its handler, learns fast and needs 60 to 90 minutes of purposeful exercise a day plus regular training. It suits experienced, active owners with a secure yard, not first-time owners or anyone out of the house all day.View Details
workingBernese Mountain DogThe Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, calm Swiss farm breed with a striking tri-colour coat and a famously gentle way with children. Berners are devoted to their families and need moderate daily exercise, heavy brushing, plenty of company and protection from heat. Owners should plan for high running costs and a short lifespan of around 7 to 9 years.View Details
companionBichon FriseThe Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy companion dog with a curly white coat that sheds very little but needs daily brushing and a professional groom every four to six weeks. Bichons are cheerful, sociable and quick to learn. They suit apartments and family homes where someone is around for much of the day, because they don't cope well with long hours alone.View Details
workingBlack Russian TerrierThe Black Russian Terrier, registered in Australia as the Russian Black Terrier, is a large guardian breed developed at the Soviet Red Star kennel after the Second World War from Giant Schnauzer, Airedale, Rottweiler and Newfoundland stock. Despite the name it is not a true terrier but a powerful, calm and confident working dog, protective of its family and aloof with strangers. Males stand 72 to 76 cm and weigh 50 to 60 kg, females 68 to 72 cm and 45 to 50 kg, with a coarse black double coat that needs regular grooming. It is slow to mature, best suited to experienced owners, and rare in Australia, with only a handful of registered breeders.View Details
houndBloodhoundThe Bloodhound is a large scent hound descended from the St Hubert hounds of medieval Belgium and France, famous for the most reliable nose in the dog world. It is gentle, affectionate and easy-going at home, but stubborn, vocal and almost impossible to recall once it is following a scent. Males usually stand 63 to 69 cm and weigh 41 to 50 kg, with females a little smaller. The breed has a short lifespan of around 8 to 12 years, and owners should be aware of bloat, eye problems and joint disease. Breeders are very few in Australia, so most buyers should expect a long wait.View Details
workingBlue HeelerThe Blue Heeler is a medium-sized Australian cattle dog bred for hard work in tough country. It is sharp, loyal and quick to learn, with serious stamina and a protective streak. It suits active owners who can give it daily exercise, clear structure and a job to do.View Details