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.

Pekingese

Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small, Medium, Large)

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Pharaoh Hound

Pointer

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Pomeranian

Poodle (Miniature)

Poodle (Standard)

Poodle (Toy)

Porcelaine

Portuguese Podengo

Portuguese Podengo (Large)

Portuguese Podengo (Medium)

Portuguese Podengo (Small)

Portuguese Water Dog

Prague Ratter

Pug

Puli

Pumi

Pyrenean Mastiff

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rottweiler

Russian Black Terrier

Russian Toy (Long Haired)

Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)

Saluki

Samoyed

Schipperke

Schnauzer

Schnauzer (Giant)

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Scottish Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

Shar Pei

Shetland Sheepdog

Shiba Inu

Shih Tzu

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.