Bow Wow Meow is an award-winning business that has been serving pet owners and their furry friends since 1995. After starting out as a supplier of pet ID tags, we diversified our offering into other services to help pet owners, including a pet names generator, pet health insurance and our Breed Selector quiz, which helps match pet owners with the right dog breeds.
Bow Wow Meow Breed Selector
- Through our experience working with pet owners we have found that many dog owners struggle at the outset to find the right breed to suit them. The Bow Wow Meow Breed Selector has been developed to help new pet owners to find the dog breeds that best match their lifestyle, their home environment, their preferences in appearance and personality and their care-giving ability.
- In the real world the choice of dog breeds is very large and growing constantly, with more and more so-called 'designer' or 'hybrid' breeds now available. We have found that there is a tendency for people to choose a breed on looks alone, without sufficient consideration of other factors. However, we know that even more important in determining breed compatibility are factors like energy levels, temperament, characteristics, training and care needs.
- In developing the Breed Selector we recruited a team of specialist dog trainers with years of experience working with pet owners and their dogs, and went through a rigorous process to determine the core factors that are important when it comes to human/dog compatibility. The result is this tool, which aims to be a fun and useful way to find the most suitable breeds.
- Our match-making suggestions are based on common attributes for each breed, so please be aware that the advice given in this tool is generalised per breed. We acknowledge that not all dogs of a breed are the same and that each dog has its own unique personality and characteristics. But while there may, for example, be a high energy dog that can live in a small apartment given the right care and training, that is not what our recommendation would be given the user's living arrangements.
- Please bear in mind too that the tool has been designed for the average potential dog owner who is looking for a furry companion in their life. If you are looking for a show or working dog, or if you are looking to find a dog to take part in competitive dog sports, then this breed selector may not be the right choice for you.
Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance
- We launched our pet insurance in Australia in 2007. Our policies have been designed with the needs of real pet owners in mind and cover up to 90% of eligible vet bills for accidents and illnesses.
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We are more than an insurance company, we are pet people too, and we are extremely proud to have helped more than 185,000 Aussie pet parents look after their pets since 2008.
We’re bursting with joy to have been awarded the prestigious Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award for Pet Insurance again for 2025, repeating our achievement of 2024!
On top of this, we have also been chosen as Product Review’s Pet Insurance Award Winner every year from 2018 – 2025!
Bow Wow Meow has also recently been awarded:
- WeMoney’s ‘Best for Value’ Pet Insurance Award in 2025
- Mozo Experts Choice Awards for 2025 ‘Exceptional Quality Pet Insurance’
- Finder’s Best Pet Insurance Value Award in 2024
- Find out more and get a quote at bowwowinsurance.com.au
Bow Wow Meow Pet Names
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Naming your pet is one of the first steps to building your special bond. We believe that every pet deserves a unique and meaningful name that fits their personality.
Browse our extensive collection of pet names organised by species, breed, gender and more. We’re making it easy and fun to find the name that feels just right for your new best friend.
- Find the perfect pet name at bowwow.com.au
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Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time prior to 14 June 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure) and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s Authorised Representative (AR) Bow Wow Meow Pty Ltd ABN 76 124 601 127, AR 318913 (BWM). Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance policies entered into for the first time on or after 14 June 2023 and subsequent renewals of those policies are issued by PetSure and promoted and distributed by PetSure’s AR, BWM. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to ensure this product meets your needs before purchasing, or choosing to continue with the product. PDS and Target Market Determination available on our website.
