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…

Genetic Testing for Breeding – does it really matter?

By RobynAugust 9, 2019March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, DNA testing, dog health, genetic testing, hip displasia, hip scores, Ridgy Didge puppies

The Australian Cobberdog is a ‘Purebreed in Development’; as a breeder, Ridgy Didge is committed to improving the breed continuously, for the wellbeing and benefit of the breed and our adopting families. We do extensive DNA testing and hip scores of our breeding dogs: by knowing our dogs’ genetics, we…

Paralysis Ticks – prevention is better than cure!

By RobynJuly 12, 2019March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, dog health, paralysis ticks, preventing tick paralysis, Ridgy Didge puppies, Sunshine Coast is a tick area, tick paralysis

Since our recent near-death experience with our precious Reddy, we thought we should follow up with a blog about paralysis ticks and keeping your pet safe. Typically, ticks are considered to be Spring/Summer afflictions, but rain and warmer weather brings ticks out earlier; and though areas are considered ‘tick prone’…

Grooming for Puppies – yes or no?

By RobynJune 21, 2019March 21, 2021 bones, Cobberdog puppies, edible bones, healthy dog food, raw food diet, recreational bones, Ridgy Didge puppies, what dogs eat

That soft and silky puppy coat is just so beautiful and soft and sweet-smelling, you really don’t think to brush it to keep it looking and smelling wonderful. STOP! It is really important that you start right now, and take some time every couple of days to brush that coat!…

Bones for dogs – yes or no?

By RobynMay 10, 2019June 24, 2021 bones, Cobberdog puppies, edible bones, healthy dog food, raw food diet, recreational bones, Ridgy Didge puppies, what dogs eat

Stripping that bone flosses those teeth!Adult meal including chicken thigh & wing bits. It’s pretty hard to dispute the fact that dogs LOVE bones! That same old question “what do dogs eat in the wild” gives us insight into the fact that dogs are meat-eaters and bone-eaters too, along with…

The Dog Food Debate – Ready V Raw?

By RobynApril 25, 2019October 25, 2022 Cobberdog puppies, healthy dog food, raw food diet, raw4paws, Ridgy Didge puppies, what dogs eat

At Ridgy Didge Cobberdogs, we are always learning and looking for ways to do things better. With this in mind, let’s talk about feeding our Cobberdogs. What are dogs meant to eat? Think about dogs in the wild. What do they eat? Wild dogs kill and eat small animals, birds,…

Everyday Manners for your puppy

By RobynMarch 29, 2019March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, puppy behaviour training, puppy pre-school, Ridgy Didge puppies, teaching puppy manners, well mannered puppy

So your new puppy has arrived and he is the most special puppy ever in the history of the world! There is endless excitement and attention. But beware; training and teaching manners must be started right from Day 1 or you puppy will be ‘spoiled’ and there will be struggles…

Why a Waitlist?

By RobynMarch 15, 2019March 21, 2021 adopting puppies, Cobberdog puppies, Ridgy Didge puppies, waitlist

Once new puppies arrive and those photos go on FB, we get inundated with inquiries! These irresistible puppies could sell themselves many times over, but we are really committed to serving our waitlist families first, especially families with special needs for assistance dogs. However, we need your help to be…

It’s Summer – your dog’s ears need you!

By RobynJanuary 24, 2019March 21, 2021 Cobberdog puppies, ear cleaning, grooming, puppy care

SUMMERTIME EAR CARE Summer is truly here in Aus! With it comes heat, humidity, grasses & seeds, pool & beach swimming (most Cobberdogs LOVE the water) and outdoor play. All this makes ear cleaning even more important in these months. We are reposting this blog, to remind everyone that ear…