TOP CAT & DOG BREEDS REVEALED: DOES YOUR PET MAKE THE LIST?
Cavoodles are Australia’s favourite canine, while Domestic Short Hair has purred its way to the title of Top Cat, new research reveals.
The list, based on Bupa Pet Insurance policies, shows size doesn’t matter, with big dogs like Labradors, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers making the top 10 list, as well as the smaller bundles of fun, including the Maltese Cross, French Bulldog and Miniature Dachshund.
The cat’s out of the bag with Ragdolls, Tabbies, Burmese, and Domestic Short Hairs among our most popular cat breeds.
National data reveals that about 28.7 million pets live in 6.9 million households throughout Australia, with almost half of those homes having a dog as a housemate, while a third have a cat.
Top 10 Dog Breeds
Cavoodle
Maltese Cross
Golden Retriever
Labrador
Border Collie
French Bulldog
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
German Sheppard
Golden Doodle (Groodle
Top 10 Cat Breeds
Domestic Short hair
Ragdoll
Domestic Medium Hair
Domestic House Cat
Tabby
British Short Hair
Domestic Long Hair
Burmese
Unknown Cat Breed
Ragdoll Cross
Bupa General Insurance General Manager Lachlan Davidson said what all pets had in common, whether they were dogs or cats, was that they were paw-fect for companionship and cuddles.
“Aussies continue to embrace paws and claws, and our popular furry pets reflect the wide-ranging choices, needs and lifestyles of pet parents,” Mr Davidson said.
“Besides being cute and cuddly, Cavoodles are able to fit in with many house settings – from large homes to small city apartments, they just make for the perfect housemate.”
Despite cost-of-living pressures on households, many families continue to own pets, but a national PetSure survey showed 21.5% of owners reduced preventive care including routine check-up appointments while some skipped treatment for fleas, ticks, and worms.
Bupa Pet Insurance claim data shows gastrointestinal complaints, skin allergies, ear infections, eating foreign objects and eye problems were among the top claims for dogs.
While for cats, injuries from accidents, gastrointestinal diseases, skin allergies, eye problems, dental issues and urinary tract disease are leading to pet bills.
Mr Davidson encouraged pet owners to remain vigilant with their pet dog or cat’s health.
“Many conditions when not treated early can lead to more serious complications,” he said.
“With the ongoing financial impacts to household budgets, pet insurance can help cover pets’ medical expenses should something unexpectedly occur.
“Since the pandemic, pet ownership continues to increase, and we’ve seen a 10% increase in the number of people taking out Bupa Pet Insurance.”
Source: Bupa Pet Insurance data based on insurance policies July 2023 – June 2024
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