The cavoodle remains Australia’s favourite dog in the annual list of the most popular breeds recently released by Pet Insurance Australia. The combination of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle was the most popular in every state, except the Northern Territory. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

In second place was the French Bulldog. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Intelligent and versatile, golden retrievers ranked third. Picture: David Caird

Border collies are the fourth most popular dog breed in the country. Picture: Kerry Martin/Puppy Tales Photography

Doodle breeds continue to soar in popularity, including the Groodle which ranked fifth. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Miniature Dachshunds took sixth place.

German Shephereds, one of the only big dogs in the top 10, ranked seventh.

Labradors are the eighth most popular dog breed. Picture: iStock

Maltese claimed ninth spot.

And rounding out the top 10 was the poodle - meaning there were some shock omissions. Picture: Russell Millard Photography

If you compare this year’s top 10 to the list released in 2019, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a noticeable absentee. Picture: Richard Walker

The Kelpie Cross has also dropped out of the top 10. Picture: Linda Higginson

Maltese cross breeds are also being avoided. Picture: Adam Yip

Other doodle breeds increasing in popularity are the Labradoodle. Picture: Jodi Langworthy

And the Bordoodle. Picture: Zoe Phillips

Different breeds are more popular in some states. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cracked NSW’s top 10. Picture: Tara Croser.

Queenslanders love a Cocker Spaniel.

Western Australia had perhaps the most contrasting mix of breeds in its top 10, including the miniature schnauzer. Picture: Supplied

WA was also the only state where the American Staffordshire Terrier cracked the top 10.

Northern Territory’s list was unique - topped by the Jack Russell Terrier in first place. Picture: Jason Edwards

Territorians also favour the Boerboel. Picture: Mark Wilson

Great Danes are also popular in the NT. Photo Steve Pohlner

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