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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday <strong>September</strong> 7 <strong>2017</strong> 9 News City dog owners love labradors • By Bridget Rutherford WILLIAM BORRIE loves his family’s chocolate labrador Meg – and he’s not the only one. Meg is one of 109 labradors registered living in Fendalton – the most popular breed in the suburb, and about 67 per cent of the city. Mr Borrie said the family chose a labrador because a lot of friends had them, and they were “loyal and affectionate.” “She was very easy to train and easily fitted into the family lifestyle – she’s very tolerant.” Aged 13, Meg is now a retiree, but still loves slow walks at the beach and Fendalton Park. “She has since retired but was a clever duck retriever for many seasons,” Mr Borrie said. City council figures show St Albans residents love labradors the most, with 231 registered, followed by 160 in Hornby, 152 in Papanui, 149 in Belfast and Spreydon’s 148. When it comes to the eastern suburbs, staffordshire bull terriers are the most popular breed. <strong>The</strong>re are 128 registered in Linwood, 118 in Wainoni, 109 in Aranui, and 108 in New A DOG’S LIFE: William Borrie with his family’s chocolate labrador Meg. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Brighton. <strong>The</strong>y are also the most popular in North New Brighton, North Linwood, Dallington, Brooklands, Phillipstown and Addington. In Banks Peninsula’s Akaroa, Duvauchelle, Le Bons Bay, Little River, Motukarara and Pigeon Bay, huntaways are the most popular. Border collies feature a lot in Diamond Harbour, Okains Bay, and Wainui. In Southshore, North Beach and Moncks Bay bichon frises are the popular dog of choice, while it’s german shepherds in the central city and Sockburn. For Redcliffs, it appears the smaller jack russell terrier is the breed of choice. Less popular breeds registered included dalmation, great dane, pug, beagle, boxer, norwegian elkhound, shar pei, dobermann, leonberger and samoyed. When it comes to popular names, Bella was the number one name of choice in 34 suburbs, including Aranui, Belfast, Burwood, Halswell, Papanui and St Albans. In Fendalton, Huntsbury and upper Riccarton Ruby was a popular name, for Merivale, Archie was number one, while Marley was popular in Wainoni. More creative names included Princess Citana and Roach’e in Phillipstown, Eddie Bear Wood in St Andrews Hill, and D’archiac in Birdlings Flat. Max featured heavily across all suburbs. THE NUMBERS: Suburbs with the highest number of each popular breed Labrador: St Albans - 231 Hornby - 160 Papanui - 152 Staffordshire bull terrier: Linwood - 128 Wainoni - 118 Aranui - 109 Huntaway: Little River - 46 Motukarara - 36 Akaroa - 25 Border collie: Diamond Harbour - 43 Okains Bay - 15 Port Levy - 13 Bichon frise: Westhaven - 32 Southshore - 18 Hyde Park - 12 German shepherd: Central city - 22 Sockburn - 10 Been paid out from EQC or needing a facelift? Buy all your DIY painting & decorating trade products at affordable prices delivered to your doorstep. ORDER ONLINE TODAY decorativesupplies.co.nz We challenge EQC and insurance companies daily to ensure our clients homes have been repaired properly Decorative Supplies Ltd ″<strong>The</strong> Painters Warehouse″ Trusted by tradies for over 14 years! 114 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui 6 Huxley Street, Sydenham Phone 03 352 8575 Follow us on Facebook @Dream Doors Christchurch for design inspiration Amazing Kitchen Facelifts! • Replacement doors • Drawer fronts • panels & bench tops • or a complete brand new kitchen, all made to measure. Ph 03 338 1081 adrian@dreamdoors.co.nz If you have any doubts about the quality or standard of your repair, call us today. Ask for Cheryl 03 377 8855. NO WIN NO FEE Ph: 03 377 8855 | 127 Ferry Road, Christchurch City E: reception@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz
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