Pet Insurance Australia has been busy researching the cat and dog breeds that are most popular in Australia, putting together a list of the most common breeds born and insured in 2022.
"These statistics give us a really lovely insight into the types of pets Australians are welcoming into their homes," Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says.
"It's a great mix of traditional pure-bred cats and dogs and our wonderful array of mixed breeds."
"It's great to see some cat breeds that were previously rare, like the Bengal and Devon Rex, climbing up the charts," Crighton says.
Did you add any of these breeds to your family in 2022?
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The Peke Faced Persian is a friendly and affectionate cat that generally prefer a quiet peaceful household.
They enjoy lazing around on the couch sleeping.
Bengal cats are very active and love to explore.
They need lots of attention and don't like being ignored. ?
These cats are intelligent and mischievous and love to explore and climb.
Devon's will happily accept children and other pets and most of the time are good addition to any family.
Burmese cats are very sociable felines.
They are curious and love to explore every area they can as well as fetch toys and make their own fun.
K?nown as gentle giants, Main Coons are sweet and possess above average intelligence.
They're also known for being very vocal. ?
Persians are calm and slightly reserved at times and Ragdolls are known for its placid, affectionate personality.
This mix is one chilled out kitty. ?
Temperaments vary among tabby's but they're generally suited to most households.
As an easy going breed, the British Shorthair is adaptable and will mostly get along with other pets.
They're great companions too. ?
Ragdolls are known for their placid, affectionate personality.
These cats lack aggression towards other pets, so they mix well with dogs, as well as children.
The domestic short hair is a mix of many different breeds and may therefore come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and personalities.
They can be generally playful, quiet and affectionate.