Dog breeds in Australia
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workingBorder CollieThe Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog with exceptional intelligence, focus and stamina. It is loyal and quick to learn, but it needs an active, experienced owner who can give it daily exercise, structure and real mental work.View Details
terrierBorder TerrierThe Border Terrier is a small, hardy terrier known for its affectionate nature, lively personality, and wiry coat. It is intelligent, adaptable, and well suited to active homes that can provide regular exercise and companionship.View Details
houndBorzoiThe Borzoi is a large, elegant sighthound known for its calm nature, long silky coat, and graceful build. It is gentle, independent, and best suited to homes with space and regular exercise.View Details
companionBoston TerrierThe Boston Terrier is a small American companion breed developed in Boston, Massachusetts in the late nineteenth century from Bulldog and terrier crosses. Despite the name it is not a working terrier, and Dogs Australia registers it in the Non Sporting group. It is lively, affectionate and adaptable, with a short, smooth coat in brindle, seal or black with white markings, and the breed standard sets a maximum weight of 11.4 kg. As a short-nosed breed it may be prone to breathing difficulty, heat stress and eye injuries, so careful breeder selection and summer management matter. Most live around 11 to 14 years.View Details
workingBouvier des FlandresThe Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful farm dog from Flanders, bred to herd cattle, guard property and pull carts. It has a rugged build, a dense rough coat and a calm but protective temperament. It suits experienced owners who can offer firm, consistent training, regular grooming and a clear daily routine.View Details
workingBoxerThe Boxer is a strong, playful working dog that sticks close to its family and takes its watchdog duties seriously. It learns quickly but needs consistent training, plenty of daily exercise, early socialisation and real care in hot weather because of its short muzzle.View Details
workingBracco ItalianoThe Bracco Italiano is a large Italian gundog with a powerful frame, long ears and a soft, thoughtful face. Gentle and affectionate at home, it needs around two hours of exercise a day, patient early training and an owner who understands active sporting breeds.View Details
companionBritish BulldogThe British Bulldog, also called the English Bulldog, is a stocky, muscular companion with heavy wrinkles, broad shoulders and a short, pushed-in nose. It is calm and deeply affectionate with its family, but its breathing, skin folds and sensitivity to heat need careful, daily management.View Details
sportingBrittanyThe Brittany is an energetic, intelligent, and versatile sporting breed originally developed in France for bird hunting. Known for its enthusiasm, trainability, and strong desire to work closely with people, the Brittany excels in hunting, agility, obedience, and active family life. They require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to remain happy and well-behaved.View Details
workingBull ArabThe Bull Arab is an Australian working crossbreed developed in Queensland in the 1970s for pig hunting, combining Bull Terrier, Greyhound and German Shorthaired Pointer. It is athletic, driven and strongly bonded to its people, with a scenting ability and stamina that reflect its purpose. Most stand 60 to 70 cm and weigh 30 to 50 kg, with a lifespan of 10 to 14 years. It is not recognised by any kennel body, which means no breed standard and considerable variation between dogs, and it appears in Australian rescue in very large numbers.View Details
companionBullmastiffThe Bullmastiff is a powerful, confident, and loyal guardian breed developed in England by crossing the Mastiff and Bulldog. Originally bred to protect estates from poachers, Bullmastiffs are known for their protective instincts, calm temperament, and strong devotion to their families. Despite their imposing appearance, they are typically gentle and affectionate with people they know.View Details
terrierBull TerrierThe Bull Terrier is a medium-sized terrier developed in nineteenth century England and instantly recognisable by its downfaced, egg-shaped head, a feature unique among dog breeds. It is powerful, playful and unusually people-oriented, with a comic streak that owners consistently describe as the reason they keep coming back to the breed. Most stand 45 to 55 cm and weigh 22 to 38 kg, with a lifespan of 11 to 14 years. It is not a restricted breed anywhere in Australia and suits confident owners who can provide firm, consistent handling and daily physical outlet.View Details