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Dogs hold a very special place in the hearts of millions of Australians.
Dogs and owners can do so much together - go for walks, play games or simply share a quiet snooze in the sun. Research has also shown that owning a pet can have measurable health benefits.International research has shown that adults and children are more relaxed in the presence of a friendly dog and that pet owners suffer less minor health problems such as headaches, backaches, colds and flue, insomnia and general tiredness than non pet owners.
Medical research in Australia has found that pet owners have a lower risk of heart attack, having lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and lower triglyceride fats in their blood than non pet owners.
When obtaining a dog particular attention should be paid to the type of dog with respect to the size of your yard, the amount of exercise the dog will receive and the amount of time available for grooming.
SELECTAPET
Which is the most suitable breed for your lifestyle?
Try our online Selectapet.
Mail-in Selectapet questionnaires are available from the Petcare Office
Ever wondered how old your dog is in human years?
National People and Pets Survey Pets are good for your health. Owners, typically, are responsible and caring
Companion Animals in the City Defining a new agenda for Local Government
What Australians Think About Their Pets
Public Open Space and Dogs
A design and management guide for open space professionals and local government
The Power of Pets
A summary of the wide-ranging benefits of companion animal ownership
Renting With Pets - A guide to help pet owners seeking rental accommodation
Tenants With Pets - A guide to help landlords rent to tenants who have pets.
Where do I buy a dog?
If you do not know which breed suits your lifestyle try our free Selectapet service or to locate a breeder of a specific breed click here
The organisations listed below will also be able to give you a list of breeders of pure bred dogs and also dates and venues for dog shows which are a good place to see over 170 breeds. Many breeders have websites and searching on Google will often locate a breeder.
Puppies for sale will also be listed in the classifieds of newspapers.
Alternatively your local animal welfare shelter will have puppies and dogs requiring new homes. Your local veterinarian may also refer you to well-raised, healthy puppies.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Royal New South Wales Canine Council
P.O. Box 632 St Marys NSW 2760 Phone: (02) 9834 3022
VICTORIA
Victorian Canine Association Inc
Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne 3977
Phone (03) 9788 2500
QUEENSLAND
Canine Control Council (Queensland)
P.O. Box 495 Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
Phone: (07) 3252 2661
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australian Canine Association Inc
P.O. Box 844 Prospect East.S.A. 5082
Phone: (08) 8349 4797
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN
Canine Association of Western Australia Inc P.O. Box 301 Gosnells. W.A. 6110
Phone: (089) 455 1188
TASMANIA
Tasmanian Canine Association
P.O. Box 116 Glenorchy Tas 7010
Phone: (0362) 72 9443
CANBERRA
Canberra Kennel Association Inc
P.O. Box 815 Dickson ACT 2602
Phone: (062) 41 4404
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Northern Australian Canine Association Inc P.O. Box 37521 Winnellie. NT 0821
Phone: (089) 84 3570