Gold Coast City Council urges pet owners to register dogs as city’s top 10 dog breeds revealed

Gold Coasters love their dogs - here’s which breeds have proved the most popular across the city. SEE THE FULL LIST

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THOSE who got a furry friend as a present for Christmas are being reminded by the Gold Coast City Council to get their dog registered.

Leading into the festive season the Gold Coast had over 24,000 dogs registered with all paw pals in the city required to be microchipped and registered from 12 weeks of age or after 14 days of coming into the Coast to live.

LIST OF TOP 10 BREEDS BELOW

Deputy Mayor Donna Gates enjoys exploring the Gold Coast with her pet Yogi and she has a simple message to those who became dog owners over the festive season.

“Adding an animal to your family at Christmas is a wonderful experience, but it comes with responsibility,” Cr Gates said.

Deputy Mayor Donna Gates with her dog Yogi is reminding pet owners to register their dogs and to follow responsible pet ownership. Photo: Scott Powick Newscorp

“It’s important to make sure your dog is registered and microchipped. This is the best way to ensure we can reunite you with them if they are ever lost.

“We are a dog loving city so it’s important we all do the right thing.”

The City Council is reminding Gold Coast dog owners to make sure their pet’s identifiable details are up to date, to have secure fencing with a lockable gate and not to leave your pet unattended for long periods of time.

21st December 2020, Deputy Mayor Donna Gates with her dog Yogi is reminding pet owners to register their dogs and to follow responsible pet ownership. Photo: Scott Powick Newscorp

Residents are also being reminded no dogs are allowed within 200m of a flagged bathing area or inside a children’s playground, to ensure your dog is always on a leash in public unless in a designated off leash area and don’t let dogs in environmentally sensitive areas to help protect our native wildlife.

The City Council has provided the top 10 dog breeds according to their records of registered pets on the Gold Coast.

Top 10 dog breeds on the Gold Coast

10. Australian cattle dog

12 week old Australian Cattle Dog puppies Cherry and Jasper. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

9. Shih tzu

shih-tzu dog in grass.

8. Australian Kelpie

Australian kelpie.

7. Jack Russel Terrier

Jack Russel Terrier.

6. Cavalier King Charles spaniel

Maggie the 8-week-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Picture: BVECCS

5. Poodle (toy)

Charlie the 8-year-old Schihtzu x Toy Poodle. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

4. Border Collie

Border Collie Jazz, who loves the water. Picture Dean Martin

3. Labrador Retriever

Adorable yellow labrador retriever is holding dog bowl in his mouth.

2. Maltese

Rocky the 8-year-old Maltese Terrier. Photo: Scott Powick

1. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

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