40 pets that turned a house into a home

Hobart-based homewares store owner Julie enjoys the company of cavoodle, Murphy, who sometimes even attends work with her. “He thinks everyone comes there to see him! He’s a very over-affectionate cavoodle.”

Although gorgeous springer spaniel Nicki was bred for retrieving pheasants, in reality she spends most of her times lazing at the entrance at the picturesque and very historic Twamley Farm in Tasmania.

It looks like Maggie is just as proud as her owners of their reimagined Californian bungalow on Sydney’s North Shore, which pays homage to the original build and streetscape.

Corgis Poppy, Flossy and Obi-Wan Kenobi are never far from owner, Margaret. The three can often be found taking strolls around the gorgeous garden of their fourth-generation family farmhouse, which is located in the Southern Tablelands region of NSW.

Miniature schnauzer, Albert, has the best seat in the house, sitting comfortably on his human, Tracie Ellis of Aura Home’s bed. This gorgeous holiday home in Kyneton, Victoria, is where the family spends their Christmas holidays.

Daschaund and mini daschaund, Benjamnin and Peanut, enjoy walks around their absolutely divine lavender garden, which also holds The Granary, a historic homestead Richmond Hill near Cressy, Tasmania.

Dillon the staffordshire terrier calls Sydney’s Chippendale home, where she lives with her human, Georgia, who is responsible for online store, The Undone. One of Dillon’s favourite passtimes is watching the Discovery Channel.

Perfectly positioned on Queensland’s gorgeous Sunshine Coast, it’s no wonder spaniel Bella gets excited to visit this reinvigorated coastal home. “As soon as we turn into the street, she sits up and knows we’re almost there!”

Matilda the border collie lazes at the front door of this contemporary farmhouse-style home. Located in the Gold Coast hinterland, she frequently enjoys stunning mountain views and looks after the free-range chooks.

Jasper has plenty of space to relax and soak up the sun in his gorgeous and graceful bungalow in Melbourne, where his owners have set down roots.

Just off the coast of Tasmania’s mainland on its own private island sits Summer House, which is frequented by Cricket the kelpie, pictured here loyally keeping watch.

West highland terrier Ted, whose favourite toy is a blue ball, and Chesapeake Bay retriever Betty, who is always in the limelight, have it pretty sweet on their country river cottage in Crabtree, Tasmania.

Bella lives her life as if permanently on holiday on the sun-drenched back deck of her Scandinavian-style home in Melbourne, which exudes serenity and calm (clearly!).

With an interior designer for a human, it’s no surprise that daschaund Mortimer is pretty proud of his art deco style home in Newcastle.

Smokey is taking in the views at his sprawling countryside home, which has unmatched views of the Macendon Ranges. His owner is garden designer Kathleen Murphy, who has worked hard to create water-saving oasis garden at her own property, where clients can get up close and personal with her work.

Harper has got it pretty good, living the high life in her neutral-toned Byron Bay home, which she shares with Lara and Matt Fells of design label, St. Agni.

Italian greyhound Miller makes a perfect pairing with the grey-toned, neutral palette of his freestanding Federation home in Sydney, where he lives with his interior designer human, Jillian Dinkel.

Billie the rescue kitten looks like a little burrito wrapped up on the sofa in his gorgeous 1950s farmhouse in Molyullah, north-eastern Victoria.

Tui has his own role to play at the The Old Schoolhouse Milton, where he keeps a close eye on the resident chickens (when he’s not receiving pats from guests, that is).

Fifi is taking some well deserved time out in a plush wicker chair in her Beechworth countryside home.

Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Dickie and Douglas, are no strangers to comfort. Here, they relax in front of a pair of vintage Parker Knoll armchairs in their Georgian house in Paddington, owned by Seamus Dinnigan.

Louie the French bulldog is clearly right at home on the sofa of the Barefoot Bay Villa, a gorgeous and luxurious holiday home in Byron Bay.

Bunny the cavoodle wants everyone to know that this upholstered day bed in her WWII Queenslander is hers, and hers only.

This is spoodle Lulu and labrador Monty’s world, we’re just living in it! The two sit casually on the front verandah of their Bowral weatherboard cottage.

In this picturesque Laguna home, Archie the miniature schnauzer stands guard at the mud room door – someone has to do the hard work!

Keegan the wheaten terrier – aka the best welcoming party ever – sits patiently at the front door of this 19th-century cottage and flower farm in Trentham, Victoria, where he lives with his human, Sandy McKinley.

There’s no question that Matilda the standard poodle totally rules the roost in this colourful historic home, in which former restauranteur Julie Manfredi Hughes resides. Here, she strikes a pose on the second floor landing.

Guests love staying in this country-inspired space, surrounded by curiosities and plants. Dachshund Barnaby likes to relax on the sisal rug.

This white timber homestead is wrapped with deep verandahs and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Max and Sammy camp out on the verandah, where the family often gather for lunch.

On the deck of this Northern Beaches home in Sydney, Jetsam the cat shows who really owns the place.

Walter, the owners’ cavalier King Charles spaniel stands proudly out front of their renovated 1880s Sydney terrace home.

Bathed in natural light this sandstone cottage is the heart of Fiona Budzynski’s textile design business. Her cat Eskimo is a fitting companion in the bright space.

Rocky, a tamaruke, and golden retriever Mango Rose enjoy the day bed nook.

Cookbook author, TV host and actress Silvia Colloca’s rabbit Hazel roams freely around the house, but her favourite spots are on the kitchen table where there’s food, on the sofa watching movies and in Silvia’s arms when she wants a cuddle.

Dogs are a beloved and integral part of life for Damian and his three daughters Lucy, 19, Annabelle, 18, and Sophie, 15. Two of their pooches Rosie and Barry relax on the verandah of their historic homestead in Victoria’s Western District.

While this circa-1900 single-fronted cottage had been the perfect first home for owner Jared, it needed to offer a lot more now that partner Meera Sudra and dog Roy are on the scene. This Melbourne home was recast as a glamorous abode for a party of three.

Toby the whippet truly looks at home lounging on the sofa in this Blue Mountains abode.

Jewel tones and layers of texture take this classic Queenslander to new heights. The family’s Tonkinese cat, Cleo, pauses to enjoy the breeze through the french doors.

Billie the miniature dachshund is the perfect size for the cosy nook of interior architect Sophie Bower’s small apartment.

Adelaide potter Katia Carletti’s mini lop rabbit Tilvie is the ideal housemate even if somewhat of a nuisance: “She likes to chew on electric cords – but only expensive Apple ones!” says Katia.