The most popular names for dogs in Australia have been revealed for 2022, proving man’s best friend is most commonly called Charlie.
The data from HFC Pet Insurance also collated the most popular dog breeds, with crowd favourites varying state by state.
The results came from a survey of more than 1000 pet owners from across Australia, and also gained some awkward insights about dog owners that show just how much Aussies love their dogs.
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The survey found 57 per cent of Aussies said their dog makes them happier than any other family member, and 29 per cent of married dog owners said they would prefer to share their bed with their dog than their partner.
Out of the surveyed dog owners who have kids, 36 per cent said they give their children food that they wouldn’t consider healthy enough for their dog.
cute little dog being petted on the street Credit: Kathrin Ziegler/Getty ImagesSo, it’s clear that Aussies are pretty attached to their pooches, regardless of the breed – though, a definite crowd favourite has emerged for the second year running – the cavoodle.
It’s not the only poodle cross to make the top ten, it joins the labradoodle, the spoodle, and the groodle this year.
The cavoodle – the popular cross breed of the poodle and the cavalier King Charles spaniel – proved the Australian favourite in every state except Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Tasmania.
Despite being on opposite sides of the country, Northern Territorians and Tasmanians see eye to eye on one thing – the name Ziggy.
The name topped both of their lists but missed out on making any other state list as well as the top 10.
Top 10 most popular dog names in 2022CharlieCocoBellaRubyMaxLunaMollyBuddyDaisyFrankieCharlie and Bella were already in the top three names last year, but in 2022 Coco rose through the ranks from seventh to third, knocking Ruby down to fourth.
Toby, Oscar, Maggie and Lilly, which made last year’s list fell from this year’s top 10 completely, replaced with Luna, Buddy, Molly and Frankie.
Most popular dog names state-by-state:
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
Top 10 most popular dog breeds in 2022CavoodleMaltese CrossLabradorLabradoodleStaffordshire Bull TerrierGolden RetrieverSpoodleBorder CollieCavalier King Charlies SpanielGroodleMost popular dog breeds state-by-state
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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