AUSTRALIAN
COBBERDOG SOCIETY 

When searching for an Australian Cobberdog puppy, families will often see breeders describe their dogs as health tested, DNA clear or vet checked. These phrases may sound reassuring, but they do not all mean the same thing. Responsible health testing involves several different assessments because no single test can provide a complete picture of a breeding dog’s health. DNA screening is important, but it cannot assess the physical condition of the hips, elbows or heart. Likewi

They may share some history and can look similar, but an Australian Cobberdog and a Labradoodle are not simply two names for the same dog. For families beginning their puppy search, the terms Labradoodle, Australian Labradoodle and Australian Cobberdog can be confusing. Photographs alone do not always make the difference obvious, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably online. However, each name describes a different breeding pathway. The most important distinction i