Dingoes are different to Dogs

Dingoes are a native Australian wildlife species that may resemble domestic dogs in appearance, but they are ecologically and behaviourally distinct. As Australia's apex land predator, Dingoes play a vital role in maintaining the balance and health of our ecosystems.

Unlike domestic dogs, Dingoes are highly territorial and form strong, monogamous pair bonds—often mating for life. They live in structured family groups with a clear hierarchy and are well-adapted to their environment, including a natural immunity to paralysis ticks, like many other native species.

In contrast, domestic dogs typically form looser pack structures, are not monogamous, and lack the survival skills needed to thrive long-term in the wild. They also do not share the same immunity to ticks, making them more vulnerable in natural environments.
Dingo guardians may need to be aware that some dingoes will not tolerate domestic dogs so understanding your dingoes needs are vital. As dogs can perceive pet dingoes as a threat as they recognise that they are a predator species and not a domestic dog.

Dingoes do not have a dog smell and they will shed their winter coats depending on the individual ecotype of the dingo.

They do not do well with cats as they have a high prey drive unless the dingo has been socialised from a young pup but not all dingoes will accept cats as their family group.