Recommended for: Active families and outdoor enthusiasts (not recommended for warm temperatures) Level: High, Affectionate, loyal, friendly, energetic Health Risk:This breed has an average probability of having health issues in its lifetime, hence it is one of the more affordable breeds to insure.

The Australian Terrier is thought to have descended from the old “Scotch” Terrier and other Terriers brought to Australia from the United Kingdom, such as the Cairn Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Skye Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Black and Tan Terrier.

The pure white American Eskimo Dog, also known as the “Eskie” and Eskimo Spitz, is a Spitz breed that originated in Germany and was originally called the “German Spitz”. Although diminutive in size, the Eskie is a bold, strong and agile dog who moves with a well-balanced and smooth gait. Selective breeding has resulted in three different sizes: Toy (22–30 cm), Miniature (30–38 cm) and Standard (38–48 cm).

The Australian Bulldog is a very new breed of domesticated dog, first developed in the 1990’s in Queensland, Australia. Pip Nobes first mated an English Bulldog with an Australian pig hunting dog of bull terrier origin. The mix produced a taller and more athletic Bulldog with fewer health problems and a greater tolerance for the Australian heat..

The Bearded Collie is a Scottish herding breed that has existed for centuries, and was traditionally used to herd livestock across the rugged terrain of Scotland. Their long, shaggy double coat provided protection against the harsh weather, making them well-suited for outdoor work

The Cavoodle was first bred in Australia in the late 1990’s and has since made its way to the UK and USA, where it is more commonly known as the “Cavapoo”. The original breeders of the Cavoodle wanted to mix the outgoing and calmer nature of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the intelligence of the Poodle. Because Poodles have a hypoallergenic coat and tend to shed less.