Top five dog breeds
All totals as at 31 May 2019.
| Retriever, Labrador | Huntaway | Collie, Border | Heading | Terrier, Jack Russell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| total | 41,385 | 30,865 | 22,107 | 19,369 | 16,448 |
| female | 20,612 | 14,219 | 11,244 | 9,967 | 7,961 |
| male | 20,773 | 16,646 | 10,863 | 9,402 | 8,487 |
| de-sexed | 23,553 | 4,090 | 9,754 | 1,384 | 10,470 |
| micro-chipped | 34,123 | 4,358 | 12,482 | 1,677 | 12,484 |
- Source
- National Dog Database, Department of Internal Affairs