
AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOGS
Australian Cobberdogs
"A gracefully athletic and balanced dog, free of exaggeration, with a luxurious non-shedding, odourless coat. They are generally recognized by furnishings with the “groomed look” a fresh rounded appearance rather than droopy. Their innate desire and aptitude for training, is expressed through their sociable, joyful and friendly nature. They have a desire for close human companionship and an instinct to seek intimate eye to eye contact"
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The Australian Cobberdog has been developed by a core group of foundation breeders, who have as their primary focus, the temperament and health of the dogs whilst striving toward the long term vision for the breed.​ The vision for the breed to produce true to type companion animals with characteristics that make for an ideal family companion, support or therapy dogs.
Characteristics include:
- Innate desire and aptitude for training
- Strong human connection (intuitive)
- Seek sustained eye contact
- No to low shedding
- Hypoallergenic coats
- Fun loving, social, gentle behaviour​

Martha at 9 weeks old
The Australian Cobberdog was officially recognized as a pure breed in development in January 2012 by the Master Dog Breeders and Associates (MDBA) Global Pure Breed registry. (http://australiancobberdogs.com.au/)
From the Breed Standard
Sizes
Measure from floor to top of shoulder at the wither.
Australian Cobberdogs come in three sizes
Miniature 33cm - 42cm Weight: 6-13kg
Medium 42cm - 51cm Weight: 7-22kg
Standard 51cm - 61cm Weight: 20-35kg
Colours
Australian Cobberdogs come in a variety of colours which can be solid or parti. From cream, through to beautiful golds, cherry red, dreamy chocolate, striking raven and black. The official colours of the breed standard:
White, Cream, Gold, Red, Black, Silver, Blue, Brown, Cafe, Parchment, and Lilac.












Coat Type
The Australian Cobberdog is distinguished by a luxurious low to non shedding coat. Full coat will grow to approx 4 inches long, often kept in a 'cobber' clip for ease of maintenance. The coat itself does not hold odour or dirt and looks spectacular when well groomed and left long. the three main coat types:
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- Straight Fleece
- Wavy Fleece
- Curly Fleece
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The breed standard states "visual wavy coats with furnishings are most preferred" and adds " a dense rough feeling wool coat and a flat coat with no furnishings are highly undesirable".
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More information on Australian Cobberdogs a breed in development with the MDBA can be found at www.australiancobberdogs.com.au