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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 coatKeep Reading

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 andKeep Reading

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 andKeep Reading

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 testingKeep Reading

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 justKeep Reading

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 oneKeep Reading