Registered dogs
All totals as at 31 May 2019.
| male | female | total | % of total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pure breeds | 179,465 | 174,533 | 353,998 | 63% |
| cross breeds | 106,310 | 105,449 | 211,759 | 37% |
| total registered dogs | 285,775 | 279,982 | 565,757 | 100% |
| de-sexed dogs | 316,051 | 56% | ||
| micro-chipped dogs | 417,115 | 74% | ||
| dogs classified as menacing | 10,390 | 1.8% | ||
| dogs classified as dangerous | 585 | 0.1% |
- Source
- National Dog Database, Department of Internal Affairs