Find Your Perfect Dog Breed Match
Our free Breed Matcher helps you find dog breeds that suit your home and life. It looks at your space, energy and skill. It is built by our training and daycare team. They see hundreds of breeds each week.
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How the Breed Matcher works
- Answer a few short questions about your home and life
- We match you with breeds that often do well in those homes
- See size, energy, training and coat care at a glance
- Talk to our trainers — the dog's nature still matters more than breed
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Breed Matcher work?
Answer a few short questions about your home and life. We then show breeds that often do well in homes like yours.
Is the result a guarantee?
No. The result is a start point. Each dog is unique, so nature matters more than breed. Talk to our trainers before you choose.
Is the Breed Matcher free?
Yes. The Breed Matcher is free to use. No sign-up needed.
Where do you get the breed data?
We use NZ kennel club data and the daily know-how of our daycare team. They see hundreds of breeds each week.
I already have a dog — is this still useful?
Yes. The matcher helps you see what your dog needs for grooming and walks. It is useful before you add a second dog too.
Key terms
Breed Matcher is defined as the free PITC quiz. It maps your life to breeds that often do well in homes like yours.
Energy level refers to how much play and walking a dog needs each day. Working breeds need more. Lap breeds need less.
Temperament is defined as the inborn nature of one dog. It matters more than breed when you pick your match.
By the numbers
- Started in Auckland in 2006 — 19+ years of pet care
- 5 Auckland centres: Parnell Central Bark, Mt Wellington, Silverdale, Wairau Park and Westgate
- Open 7 days for daycare, hotel stays, grooming and tours
- Every staff member uses kind, force-free care, every day
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Pets In The City — Auckland's premier pet care since 2006, with 5 Auckland locations open 7 days. Email hello@petsinthecity.co.nz.