• To celebrate International Dog Day on the 26^th of August, 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 doggos are the least common.

To celebrate the special bond between dogs and their human families this International Dog Day, pet insurance comparison site Compare the Market has revealed what the most common star sign for Australian dogs is and what that may mean for pet parents.

And it’s Capricorn dogs that 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:

Further breaking down the most common star sign for the top dog breeds, there were some surprises. While Capricorn dogs are the most common overall, it was Aquarius pups that were the most common across Compare the Market’s top dogs breeds, with four of the top 10 breeds being Aquarius.

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.

“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.

-ENDS-

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