You’d be forgiven for thinking the council had gone to the dogs if you heard us barking on about the number of Bolognese, Great Swiss, Bluetick and Tree Walkers in Tamaki Makaurau this year – but you’re dog-gone wrong because these are actually some of the rarest pooches we’ve registered!
Less surprising is the news that Bella and Charlie have again topped the list of most popular dog names, as they have every year that we’ve been reporting the most popular pup monikers.
Auckland Council’s recently released Animal Management Annual Report 2021 – 2022, has revealed the most popular dog names and breeds in Tāmaki Makaurau and the region’s rarest canines.
Elly Waitoa, Auckland Council’s manager of Animal Management, says that Tāmaki Makaurau is a city of dog lovers, with ‘fur kids’ being an important part of many households across the region.
“Aucklanders love their dogs. Each year, we’re always delighted to see what the most popular dog names and breeds are; and finding out what the region’s rarest breeds are, some of which you might never have heard of!” says Elly.
Top ten most popular dog names
The council’s annual report ranks the most popular names of registered male and female dogs over the last year.
Topping the list for female dogs is Bella, with Charlie for males. Max and Molly claim the second spot, with Buddy and Poppy coming in third place.
Here are the dog names that made the top ten in Tāmaki Makaurau for 2022:
|
Ranking |
Most popular name |
Total |
Ranking |
Most popular name |
Total |
|
Male dogs |
Female dogs |
||||
|
1 |
Charlie |
1035 |
1 |
Bella |
1539 |
|
2 |
Max |
977 |
2 |
Molly |
920 |
|
3 |
Buddy |
718 |
3 |
Poppy |
906 |
|
4 |
Toby |
603 |
4 |
Luna |
832 |
|
5 |
Rocky |
599 |
5 |
Coco |
818 |
|
6 |
Oscar |
568 |
6 |
Ruby |
805 |
|
7 |
Milo |
545 |
7 |
Daisy |
654 |
|
8 |
Teddy |
524 |
8 |
Rosie |
646 |
|
9 |
Archie |
501 |
9 |
Roxy |
612 |
|
10 |
Ollie |
459 |
10 |
Lola |
548 |
Top ten most popular dog breeds
The report also reveals the most popular dog breeds in Tāmaki Makaurau, with Labrador Retriever claiming the top spot. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier came second, with the Border Collie a close third.
These were the top ten most popular dog breeds in Tāmaki Makaurau for 2022:
|
Ranking |
Breed |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
1 |
Labrador Retriever |
7,941 |
7,173 |
15,114 |
|
2 |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
3,234 |
3,671 |
6,905 |
|
3 |
Border Collie |
3,047 |
3,007 |
6,054 |
|
4 |
Miniature Schnauzer |
2,522 |
2,209 |
4,731 |
|
5 |
Shih Tzu |
2,493 |
2,117 |
4,610 |
|
6 |
German Shepherd |
2,206 |
1,995 |
4,201 |
|
7 |
Jack Russell Terrier |
2,138 |
1,890 |
4,028 |
|
8 |
Golden Retriever |
2,044 |
1,563 |
3,607 |
|
9 |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
1,877 |
1,631 |
3,508 |
|
10 |
Maltese |
1,911 |
1,545 |
3,456 |
The rarest dog breeds in Tāmaki Makaurau
And the rarest dog breeds in the region? The report lists 13 rare and unusual canines, just one of each makes its home in Tāmaki Makaurau.
|
Breed |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Beauceron |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Bergamasco Shepherd |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Bluetick Coonhound |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Bolognese |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Eurasier |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Glen of Imaal Terrier |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Great Swiss Mountain Dog |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Icelandic Sheepdog |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Otter Hound |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Pyrenean Mastiff |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Redbone Coonhound |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Russian Toy |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Tree Walker Coonhound |
0 |
1 |
1 |
You can read the Animal Management Annual Report 2021 – 2022 on Auckland Council’s website.
