Hip Scores – what is it all about?

By RobynJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, hip scores, new puppies, protecting puppy's joints, puppy care, puppy training, puppy's joints, Ridgy Didge puppies

We thought we would explain what Hip Scores are, and what they mean for your puppy. Here at Ridgy Didge Cobberdogs, we decided early on that we would start doing Penn Hip & Elbow X-rays on all our potential breeding dogs, along with extensive testing for genetic diseases and coat…

Puppy Adoption Applications suspended for 2020 – Ridgy Didge waitlist is full!

By RobynJuly 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Cobberdog puppies, new puppies, puppy adoption, Ridgy Didge puppies, wail list

Ridgy Didge Puppy Adoption Applications are now closed until end of 2020. Our waitlist is full, and as further litters are bred they are already spoken for until into 2021. We apologise for any disappointment. But we want our supporters to understand that our responsible breeding program takes time and…

Bringing Puppy Home – a Checklist of Essential Tips!

By RobynMay 8, 2020March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, ear cleaning, new puppies, puppy care, puppy training, Ridgy Didge puppies

Finally bringing your new Cobberdog puppy home is so exciting! Here’s a quick summary of important things right from Day 1, to make the transition smoother for all of you! Remember your puppy is still a baby and everything is new and uncertain. Your puppy doesn’t yet know your rules and…

Preventative Treatments, Titre Testing, and Your Dog’s Health

By RobynMarch 5, 2020March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, optimal health for your dog, tick & flea treatments, titre testing, vaccinating your dog

Last week we had 2 families phone to say their dogs were vomiting shortly after being given their flea and tick oral treatment. This made us think once again about how we can best help keep our pets safe from harm. Let’s consider flea and tick treatments, worming, and titre testing…

How big will my Ridgy Didge Cobberdog grow?

By RobynOctober 18, 2019December 5, 2023 Cobberdog puppies, DNA testing, Guardian Family, Guardian Program, hip scores, Ridgy Didge puppies

This is a question that families ask often, and we thought it was a good idea to write a blog to help you understand how big your puppy will grow, how quickly your puppy will grow, and how your puppy’s breed size category is predicted while it is still just…

Ridgy Didge Guardian Program – what’s it all about?

By RobynSeptember 18, 2019February 5, 2024 Cobberdog puppies, Guardian Family, Guardian Program, Ridgy Didge puppies

At Ridgy Didge we have a Guardian Program in place as an important part of our ethical breeding practices. We thought we would let you know how this works. From time to time, we choose an outstanding puppy to keep as a future breeding dog. This puppy is one…