The Most Searched Cat and Dog Breeds in the World

What is the most searched cat breed?

The most-searched cat breed is the massive Maine Coon, which topped Google searches in 81 different countries. These cats are one of the biggest domesticated cat breeds in the world and are known for their soft flowing coats of fur.

The next most-searched breed, the slender but regal Oriental, was the most searched breed in 41 countries. The third-most searched cat breed was the Persian, famous for their fluffy fur, bushy tails and short, scrunchy faces. They were most searched in 23 different countries.

The table below shows the cat breeds that topped search queries in at least one of 177 nations across the planet, based on a list of 40 different breeds. Interestingly, there were clear standouts with each breed had roughly twice as much search volume as the preceding breed – with Singapuras and Ragdolls being the exception.

The most Googled cat breeds across the world

What is the most searched dog breed?

When it comes to man’s best friend, the most-searched breed across the globe is the Rottweiler. The medium-large dog with shiny black and red coats of hair are praised for their protective instincts and strength. Rottweilers are the most-searched breed in 52 of 177 countries.

The second-most searched breed is the Cane Corso, which was the most-searched dog breed in 26 nations. Similar to the Rottweiler, the Cane Corso are praised for their strength and role as guard dogs.

Unlike the somewhat intimidating guard dog breeds that took first and second place, the Golden Retriever – renowned as eager to please family-friendly dogs – was third and almost tied with the Cane Corso by topping the search lists for 25 different countries.

The table below displays the results for the most-searched dogs out of a list of 201 breeds. Interestingly the results for dog breeds had a lot of close results and more competition between the different breeds compared to cats.

The most Googled dog breeds across the world

View the full results per country here.

Do dog and cat breeds impact pet insurance costs?

If you have some canine or feline family members that you want to protect with pet insurance, you may be wondering if different breeds are cheaper or more expensive to insure than others. Compare the Market’s General Manager of General Insurance, Adrian Taylor, says that a pet’s breed can definitely impact insurance costs.

“Different breeds all have their own characteristics that affect their temperament, size and look. Sometimes these traits can have negative affects on the pet’s health, which increases the risk from a pet insurance perspective, so some breeds will cost more to insure than others,” Taylor explains.

“For example, Brachycephalic or ‘flat-faced’ breeds like French Bulldogs or Persian cats typically have serious health problems due to their physiognomy, and thus can be more expensive to insure than other dog and cat breeds that don’t have breathing issues,” says Taylor.

“A dog or cat’s breed is just one factor when it comes to the cost of pet insurance, so it’s important to weigh up other big elements that influence pet insurance costs such as your pet’s age, a family history of health problems and pre-existing conditions. It’s best to compare pet insurance for your furry friend at an early age before they potentially develop other health problems that can impact the cost of insurance.”