Guardian & Retired Dogs
From time to time, we have carefully selected dogs available either as Guardian Dogs or as retiring adults transitioning from our breeding program into much-loved family homes. Guardian dogs remain part of the Lovelocks breeding program while living full, enriched lives with their guardian families, and this pathway is suited to those who value partnership, transparency, and ongoing support. If you are interested in becoming a Guardian family, please take the time to read our Guardian Family Program page in full and submit an application via that page.
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Please contact Lisa directly at brisbanecobberdogs@gmail.com
Guardian Pups
From each litter, we carefully select a small number of puppies who may be considered for placement in Guardian homes. These puppies are chosen not only for structure and temperament, but for their ability to confidently represent our breeding program and the Australian Cobberdog breed throughout their life. Welcoming a Guardian puppy comes with an added level of responsibility—these dogs need thoughtful, ongoing socialisation, consistent training, and calm exposure to a wide range of people and environments. They must be comfortable returning to us for extended periods, well settled in pens or crates, and reliably toilet trained, as this forms an essential part of their development within the program.
Guardian puppies are best suited to homes where there is time and capacity to dedicate to this early foundation work—often retirees, home-based households, or families with older, more settled children. Homes with very young children typically have competing demands during those early months, which can make it more challenging to meet the additional requirements of a Guardian puppy. If a younger puppy is something you are interested in, we encourage you to get in touch so we can discuss whether this pathway may be the right fit for you and for the dog.
Please contact Lisa directly if you are interested in a guardian puppy at brisbanecobberdogs@gmail.com
