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- To celebrate International Dog Day on August 26, Compare the Market analysed the most common star signs for the top dog breeds.
- Capricorn dogs are the most common in Australia, while Aquarius and Gemini pups follow closely behind.
- Pisces and Aries dogs are the least common.
And it’s Capricorn dogs who rule the house, based on data from Compare the Market’s pet insurance search tool for the past year. According to the data, the most and least common star signs for our pooches for this year are as below:
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Ranking |
Star sign |
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Most common |
Capricorn |
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Aquarius |
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Gemini |
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Taurus |
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Cancer |
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Scorpio |
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Libra |
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Sagittarius |
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Virgo |
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Leo |
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Pisces |
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Least common |
Aries |
Most popular dog breeds according to Compare the Market’s pet insurance comparison tool:
|
Top dog breed |
Top Star Sign |
Months |
|
Cavoodle
(Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross Poodle) |
Aquarius |
Jan - Feb |
|
Miniature
Dachshund |
Aquarius |
Jan - Feb |
|
Golden
Retriever |
Pisces |
Feb - Mar |
|
French
Bulldog |
Aquarius |
Jan - Feb |
|
Labrador
Retriever |
Aquarius |
Jan - Feb |
|
Border Collie |
Libra |
Sept - Oct |
|
English
Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Gemini |
May - Jun |
|
German
Shepherd |
Cancer |
Jun - Jul |
|
Maltese Cross |
Sagittarius |
Nov - Dec |
Compare the Market’s Executive General Manager for General Insurance and pet insurance expert, Adrian Taylor, said that despite the fun nature of the research, it’s highlighting the purchasing trends of families across the country who wish to add a dog to their household.
“Whether or not you believe in star signs for your dog, our research is showing that there is a trend towards people buying pets born in the summer months,” Mr Taylor said. “This could be for a variety of reasons, but I would hedge a bet that it’s because people are deciding to get a pet around the end of year holidays and reaching out to breeders about availability.
“Each dog also has its own personality, which, of course, could be tempered by training. It’s the whole nature versus nurture argument. While some dogs could be quite stubborn and others docile, what they become is also in the hands of their owners.
“Which is why it’s so important to consider your circumstances and get a dog that fits with your lifestyle. Plenty of training and quality time with it can also ensure that the bond between the pet and owners grows, something we should be celebrating this International Dog Day.
“And if you are thinking of enrolling your dog in puppy school or and older dog in a ‘masters of behavioural training ‘, but are balking at the costs, check your pet insurance!
“Depending on your level of cover, some of the cost for puppy school or behavioural training classes may be covered, so you won’t have to dig up an ancient bone to finance it.
“In the end, it doesn’t matter if your pup is a feisty Scorpio or a sensitive Cancer, we all love our dogs to the moon and back. But it’s best to ensure that you are covered for any trouble that they may dig up.”
* Disclaimer:
The compilations of the birth dates of dogs listed above are based on data collected from Compare the Market’s pet insurance comparison tool between 1 July 2023 and 21 May 2024 (inclusive) and may vary from other sources.
“Whether or not you believe in star signs for your dog, our research is showing that there is a trend towards people buying pets born in the summer months,” Mr Taylor said. “This could be for a variety of reasons, but I would hedge a bet that it’s because people are deciding to get a pet around the end of year holidays and reaching out to breeders about availability.
“However, we would urge people to consider the dog they are getting and not get a breed for the sake of its star sign or popularity.“While Blue Heelers have risen in popularity due to the great success of Bluey, it may be the wrong choice of breed if you live in a city apartment unless, of course, you like taking a long run before and after work.
“Each dog also has its own personality, which, of course, could be tempered by training. It’s the whole nature versus nurture argument. While some dogs could be quite stubborn and others docile, what they become is also in the hands of their owners.
“Which is why it’s so important to consider your circumstances and get a dog that fits with your lifestyle. Plenty of training and quality time with it can also ensure that the bond between the pet and owners grows, something we should be celebrating this International Dog Day.
“And if you are thinking of enrolling your dog in puppy school or and older dog in a ‘masters of behavioural training ‘, but are balking at the costs, check your pet insurance!
“Depending on your level of cover, some of the cost for puppy school or behavioural training classes may be covered, so you won’t have to dig up an ancient bone to finance it.
“In the end, it doesn’t matter if your pup is a feisty Scorpio or a sensitive Cancer, we all love our dogs to the moon and back. But it’s best to ensure that you are covered for any trouble that they may dig up.”
* Disclaimer:
The compilations of the birth dates of dogs listed above are based on data collected from Compare the Market’s pet insurance comparison tool between 1 July 2023 and 21 May 2024 (inclusive) and may vary from other sources.
MEDIA RELEASE, August 2024
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