CHARLIE THE CAVOODLE MAINTAINS REIGN AS AUSTRALIA’S MOST POPULAR DOG
- HCF Pet Insurance reveals Australia’s most popular dog names for 2022: Charlie, Coco, Bella
- Most popular breeds for 2022: Cavoodle, Maltese Cross, Labrador
- New survey reveals 57% of Aussies say their dog makes them happier than any other family member; 29% of married dog owners prefer sharing their bed with their dog than their partner; and 36% of dog owners with kids give them food they wouldn’t consider healthy enough for their dog
Friday August 26, 2022: HCF Pet Insurance has released the list of most popular Australian dog names to coincide with International Dog Day (August 26), with Charlie maintaining the lead but Coco moving into second from seventh place.
The analysis of HCF Pet Insurance data also showed that the most popular dog breed remained the Cavoodle, followed by the Maltese Cross and Labrador.
To celebrate the love Australians have for their furry companions, HCF Pet Insurance surveyed more than 1,000 people to find out more about the role their pooches play in their family unit. The survey revealed:
- 57% of dog owners (almost 5.7 million Aussies) said ‘overall their dog makes them happier than any other family member’
- 29% of married dog owners (almost 1.9 million Aussies) said they would prefer to share their bed with their dog than their partner
- 36% of dog owners with kids (1.45 million Aussies) give their children food that they wouldn’t consider healthy enough for their dog
HCF Chief Officer Product & Diversified Business, Lorraine Thomas, said the survey results were a nod to just how integrated dogs were into Australian family lives.
“Pets bring great comfort to their owners and can also provide so many health benefits, from being a good reason to get out of the house and go for a walk, to being a calming companion that lends an ear and almost never answers back,” Ms Thomas said.
“There’s no denying our love for pets in Australia, which is why prioritising the health and wellbeing of our family should also extend to the four legged members.
”HCF Pet Insurance, which has taken out the 2022 Mozo Experts Choice Award for Exceptional Quality Pet Insurance for the second year in a row, provides up to 80 per cent of eligible vet expenses.
Ms Thomas said planning for the unexpected could prove invaluable for pet owners.
“If your dog suddenly has an injury or gets sick and needs treatment, vet bills can be difficult to pay. That’s why HCF Pet Insurance can help.”
Most popular dog names in Australia, 2022:
- Charlie
- Coco
- Bella
- Ruby
- Max
- Luna
- Molly
- Buddy
- Daisy
- Frankie
Most popular dog breeds in Australia, 2022:
- Cavoodle
- Maltese Cross
- Labrador
- Labradoodle
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Golden Retriever
- Spoodle
- Border Collie
- Cavalier King Charlies Spaniel
- Groodle
Most popular dog names in Australia, 2021:
- Charlie
- Bella
- Ruby
- Max
- Maggie
- Lilly
- Coco
- Buddy
- Toby
- Oscar
Most popular dog breeds in Australia, 2021:
- Cavoodle
- Maltese Cross
- Labrador
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Golden Retriever
- Border Collie
- Cavalier King Charlies Spaniel
- Labradoodle
- Spoodle
- German Shepherd
Most popular dog names by state, 2022:
NSW: Charlie, Coco, Daisy, Ruby, Luna
QLD: Bella, Ruby, Max, Molly, Frankie
VIC: Charlie, Coco, Max, Ruby, Luna
SA: Buddy, Charlie, Molly, Ollie, Frankie
WA: Coco, Molly, Luna, Buddy, Bella
NT: Ziggy, Jack, Jazz, Jessica
ACT: Toby, Ruby, Molly, Charlie, Luna
TAS: Ziggy, Riley, Sheba, Maggie, Lola
Most popular dog breeds by state, 2022:
NSW: Cavoodle, Labrador, Maltese Cross, Labradoodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
QLD: Cavoodle, Maltese Cross, Labrador, Border Collie, Labradoodle
VIC: Cavoodle, Maltese Cross, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Spoodle
SA: Cavoodle, Maltese Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Golden Retriever
WA: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Maltese Cross, Labrador, Kelpie Cross, Border Collie
NT: Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador Cross, Cavoodle, Bull Arab Cross, Maltese Terrier
ACT: Cavoodle, Maltese Cross, Labrador, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Labradoodle
TAS: Labrador, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Maltese Cross, Golden Retriever, Dachshund
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Media contact: Rebecca Page 0439130400 rpage@hcf.com.au
ABOUT HCF
HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers 1.8 million members with health and life insurance, and travel and pet insurance. HCF Pet Insurance is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, is promoted and distributed by The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia Limited ABN 68 000 026 746, AFSL 241414, and arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing. PDS and Target Market Determination available at hcf.com.au/petinsurance.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
The survey was conducted online on the YouGov omnibus over 18-21 August, the sample comprised a nationally representative sample of 1,019 Australians 18+ years. The final data was weighted by age, gender and location using the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics population estimates to ensure it is representative of the Australian population 18+ years.
