Currently, dingo puppies are only available within Australia and it is illegal to export them, though this may change through the urgings of breed fanciers. Puppies can cost from 500-1000 Australian dollars. Although dingoes are generally healthier than most domestic dogs, and lack the characteristic "doggy odour", they can become problematic during their annual breeding season, particularly males which will sometimes attempt to escape captivity in order to find a mate.