There's Biff who lives in a city apartment and spends his day in an office; there's labradoodle Sydney who keeps watch on Hector's dolphins off Banks Peninsula; Bruno is a regular white-water rafter and bulldog Thorn is a massive Hurricanes fan.
We're a nation of dog-lovers - and a new book pays tribute to the canines who are our loyal companions.
Animal-lover and photographer Craig Bullock's book A Dog's Life celebrates the special bond we have with our pooches - from working dogs to culture dogs, city dogs to farm dogs.
More than 60 exceptional and everyday dogs feature in the book, which reminds us they keep us company when we need it most, reduce stress in an increasingly busy world, take us on adventures and help us with the jobs we couldn't possibly do alone.
In his acknowledgments, Bullock thanks the dogs for the "endless fun and entertainment" they gave him on his journey around the country.
