At Cobbers for Life we prioritise the health and temperament of our Cobberdogs. Our breeding dogs complete vet checks and full DNA profiling to ensure that they pass on only the healthiest genes to their offspring. We also obtain test results for any stud dogs we use in our program. Since Cobberdogs are bred for therapy and assistance work, we prioritise the behavioural characteristics of our dogs. When assessing puppies for inclusion into our breeding program, we base our decision on a combination of test results and temperament. We also consider coat type - straight and wavy coats only, without the improper coat gene - in line with the Australian Cobberdog breed standard. Coat-type is verified by DNA testing. The Australian Cobberdog breed standard was developed by the Master Dog Breeders Association, which is overseeing the development of the breed. The breed standard outlines the physical and behavioural characteristics of the Australian Cobberdog. We assess the compliance of our dogs to this standard when making decisions about our breeding program. This is one way in which the Cobberdog, as a pedigree (breed in development), differs from hybrid/mix breeds such as "oodles". We regularly collaborate with other breeders to ensure the Cobberdog vision is being realised through our work.
Emma is an F4 Australian Cobberdog with a low level of energy, calm nature and grounding influence. She also loves to play fetch! Emma is the daughter of Spring Hills Isabella and Spring Hills Reggie. She has clear DNA. Emma has a higher density parchment-coloured, straight (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) fleece with the special black pigment. She is medium sized. We hope that she will mother one more litter in 2025 or 2026 before retiring.
Sid is an F5 Australian Cobberdog who loves humans, cuddles on the couch and walks on the beach. He is the son of Spring Hills Sunlit Rose and Great Mates Zachary. Sid has a blonde, wavy (low-shedding, low-allergy) fleece with rose pigment. He has clear DNA and good Pennhip scores. Sid is medium-sized. He is friendly, connected and playful, with a calm, solid temperament.
Bonnie is a gorgeous girl with a big heart and a keen mind. Bonnie is an F5 Australian Cobberdog, the daughter of Spring Hills Emma and Spring Hills Fergus at Ash Tree Farm, Tas. Bonnie has a white, straight (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) coat with rose pigment. She is medium-sized and has clear DNA with good Pennhip scores.
We are excited by what we see in Violet's human connection, intuition and intelligence. Violet is an F5 Australian Cobberdog, the daughter of Spring Hills Sunlit Rose and Spring Hills Roscoe. We anticipate that she will have puppies in 2025 or 2026. Violet has a blonde-coloured, straight (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) coat with hints of rose gold and rose pigment. She is a large medium size, has clear DNA and good Pennhip scores.
Zoe is smart, sensitive, soulful and gives us the best cuddles. She is an F5 Australian Cobberdog, the daughter of Spring Hills Sunlit Rose and Great Mates Zachery. We anticipate that she will have puppies in 2025. Zoe has a white, straight (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) fleece with rose pigment. She is a standard size girl and has clear DNA with good Pennhip scores.
Sasha is an F6 Australian Cobberdog, the daughter of Alcuin Western Sid and Alcuin Eastern Bonnie. She is a solid, connected and sociable girl. We anticipate that she will have puppies in 2025 or 2026. Sasha has a blonde-coloured, low density, wavy coat (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) with rose pigment. Sasha is miniature size and has good Pennhip scores.
~ NOW RETIRED ~
"Rosie" is an F4 Australian Cobberdog. She is such a nurturing and loving Mother, with a strong sense of duty. She has great eye contact and is one of our smartest dogs. Rosie is the daughter of Spring Hills Isabella and Spring Hills Albie. Rosie has a blonde-coloured, wavy fleece (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) with rose pigment and is medium sized. Rosie is now living her best life with her family in Canberra.
~ NOW RETIRED ~
Billie is an F5 Australian Cobberdog who gives us the biggest belly laughs! She is intelligent and trains well because she has a drive to please her humans. Billie is the daughter of Spring Hills Sunlit Emma and Sharchum Hamish. She has clear DNA. She has a cafe-coloured, straight (low-shedding, hypoallergenic) medium density fleece with rose pigment and is medium sized. Billie is now living her best life with her family in Sydney.
The Australian Cobberdog: a purebred, low-shedding dog which has been selectively bred for therapy and assistance work.
See our family, where we live and how we raise our beautiful Australian Cobberdogs.
An inspiring story of how one of our Cobberdogs is making a difference to the life of his best mate, Jett.
We now keep a waiting list. We are currently taking applications for Autumn, 2023. We assess puppies and applications after puppies are born and try to match puppies with appropriate homes. Follow us on Facebook for litter updates and feel free to send us an email for more information.