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.

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Wolfhound

Italian Greyhound

Italian Spinone

Jack Russell Terrier

Japanese Chin

Japanese Spitz

Kangal Shepherd Dog

Karelian Bear Dog

Keeshond

Kerry Blue Terrier

King Charles Spaniel

Komondor

Kuvasz

Labrador Retriever

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Landseer (European Continental Type)

Large Munsterlander

Leonberger

Lhasa Apso

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Maltese

Manchester Terrier

Maremma Sheepdog

Mastiff

Miniature Pinscher

Murray River Retriever

Neapolitan Mastiff

Newfoundland

Norfolk Terrier

Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwich Terrier

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog

Otterhound

Papillon

Parson Russell Terrier

Pekingese

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.