A beautiful Cavoodle. Photo: Nicki Mannix.
If you have a Cavoodle named Luna, congratulations – you have officially topped both of the ACT’s puppy popularity lists for 2020!
Cavoodles were the most popular pup during a year marred by a pandemic, followed by Kelpies and Border Collies, as Canberrans turned towards man’s best friend during lockdowns.
Charlie and Lucy were the next most popular names.
The full list is as follows:
- Luna
- Charlie
- Lucy
- Archie
- Molly
- Frankie
- Ruby
- Daisy
- Milo
- Buddy
The top 10 registered breeds were:
- Cavoodle
- Kelpie
- Border Collie
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Labrador
- Greyhound
- Maltese
- Jack Russell Terrier
- German Shepherd
- Groodle
Meanwhile, Minister for City Services Chris Steel has reminded Canberrans to take steps to keep their pets safe and healthy at this time of year with Domestic Animal Services traditionally recording an increase in lost dogs around the holiday period.
“Canberra is a great place to own a dog and it is important people remember their responsibilities when caring for a pet,” he said.
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“We are asking the public to be especially mindful during this period and look after their pets. An important first step is to make sure your pet’s registration and microchip details are up-to-date and their yard is secure.
“Do not leave your dog unattended while you go on holidays. If you are leaving your dog in the care of someone while you go on holidays, ensure that your dog’s carer is familiar with its feeding and exercise requirements.”
The ACT Government is also warning Canberrans to buy their new pets from a reputable source after a number of scams in the region recently.
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“The ACT Government has been working to crack down on people who are selling animals without a breeder’s licence, with new advertising requirements introduced in 2020 for when you sell or rehome any cat or dog in the ACT,” Minister Steel said.
For more information on responsible pet ownership visit www.cityservices.act.gov.au.
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Rhonda Ball daisy is #8😊
Liz Creemers 😁and our daisy is named after Daisy Ridley 😂
John Gibson - greyhound number 6!
My favourite doggy name is Pothole.
Always in the road.
Yep and now you can’t get one for under $3000......
Crazy
Jack and molly
Matt & Christine Archie and Molly both made the cut, no Hutch though. He’s more unique. 😉
Sophia-Antonia he is a unique fella 😆
Jodi Aitolu top 2 names!
Emma Deegan lucky her name is Boona or she'd get so confused at the dog park. 😂
Alicia Boardman top name was luna, how cute
Charlotte Lembit apparently it's super popular
Jess Hoban Jason Tutt people gonna think we calling out for our dogs when we take the kids to the park
This is George
She is number 1 to us Jules Hohnen
Zoe seems cavoodles are popular everywhere. You’ll just need to name her “Luna” 🐶 💖
Maria Giannini Archie is number 4 😂
Dale - #6....
Kelly Maree. Can’t argue with this.
Congrats Soph Lambie very original. Not too late to change to Elmo
Awww Milo & buddy Sally Witcombe
Michelle kelpies 2nd most popular!
Taylor Eggleton wow. I wouldnt recommend a kelpie to most townies. They can run miles a day they need a job not a small backyard. When I was working in dog rescue I saw heaps of them in the pounds. They were too high energy for their fickle couch dwelling owners.
Justiños Mc I’m still in the top 3 dogs names! 💁♀️