Browse Breeds

Each breed is unique.

Deciding what kind of dog to get is as important as deciding whether to get a dog in the first place. Each breed has its own unique temperament, appearance, activity level and set of needs.

Affenpinscher

Afghan Hound

Airedale Terrier

Akita

Akita (Japanese)

Alaskan Malamute

American Hairless Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Australasian Bosdog

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Kelpie

Australian Shepherd

Australian Silky Terrier

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Australian Terrier

Azawakh

Basenji

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Basset Hound

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Beagle

Bearded Collie

Beauceron (Berger de Beauce)

Bedlington Terrier

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bichon Frise

Black and Tan Coonhound

Bloodhound

Bluetick Coonhound

Bolognese

Border Collie

Border Terrier

Borzoi

Boston Terrier

Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding. It champions the highest standard of animal welfare through education and fostering dog-loving communities. Internationally recognised and established in 1958 as the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), the organisation promotes responsible dog ownership; maintains the ORCHID* heritable canine diseases database; funds research into canine diseases; and supports state and territory-based member bodies. Dogs Australia promotes breed conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfil a breed’s natural instincts.