The ten most popular dog breeds in Penrith

The rise in popularity of staffies is reflected in Penrith, with the breed the most popular in the Penrith LGA.

Western Sydney dog owner Madison Smith with her English Staffordshire Terrier Toby in Parramatta Park. Picture: Toby Zerna

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The rise in popularity of staffies has come through in Penrith, with the breed the most popular in the Penrith LGA.

Statistics from the NSW Office of Local Government reveal a fascinating insight into dogs in the ‘burbs and the breeds currently in favour.

The 10 most popular registered breeds in NSW are canoodles, followed by the Australian Kelpie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie and American Staffordshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, German Shepherd, Greyhound and Labradoodle.

Nowhere are staffies more popular in NSW than Penrith, where there are 46 registered owners. Madison Smith brought home her seven month old English staffordshire bull terrier Toby in February this year and instantly fell in love. She said she has always been drawn to that breed of dog.

Toby the English Staffordshire Terrier Toby. Picture: Toby Zerna

“They just have so much personality and are so empathetic, if you are upset they can see that and will do everything to cheer you up,” Ms Smith said.

“I think they are one of the best breeds and are just amazing dogs.”

The 10 most popular registered breeds in Penrith suburbs were Bull Terrier (Staffordshire), American Staffodshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, German Shepard, Cavoodle, Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles, Greyhound, French Bulldog and Poodle.

While the popularity of staffies is unquestioned, the breed can have a reputation for being aggressive. Madison says it all comes down to the owner and the dogs shouldn’t be to blame.

“Toby is actually a very calm and loving dog, he loves kisses and will always got to a human first even if there is another dog in the room.

“I think it is all about the owners, if you have a bad environment then you are always going to have a bad dog.”

Toby has fit into his new family perfectly and gets along like a house on fire with him canine sibling, a nine month old Japanese spitz cross Maltese.