Why a Ridgy Didge Puppy is Worth The Wait

By RobynOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Cobberdog puppies, genetic testing, hip scores, hips and elbows, inheritable canine diseases, new puppies, Puppies 2023, Puppy waitlist, Ridgy Didge puppies, Ridgy Didge waitlist

Yes, at Ridgy Didge, there is a waiting period for a puppy, and if you have been considering getting a RD puppy in 2023, we’d recommend you consider joining our waitlist now. We have decided to continue to be slow and deliberate with our breeding, for several reasons: Our careful breeding…

How do dogs help kids?

By RobynJune 2, 2022October 6, 2022 assistance dogs, Cobberdog puppies, dogs help kids, dogs in school, genetic testing, health results, hip scores, hips & elbows, new puppies, Ridgy Didge puppies, therapy dogs

Did you know that dogs are able to help children with special needs? We all know well the emotional support and companionship that a lovely pet provides, but therapy dogs are particularly special animals that provide so much more to a child with special needs! The unconditional, non-judgemental and empathetic…

The Perfect Cobberdog?!

By RobynFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Cobberdog puppies, Cobberdog standard, genetic testing, health results, hip scores, hips & elbows, new puppies, puppy's joints, Ridgy Didge puppies

Hmmmm…what is the perfect Cobberdog? There is a breed standard for the Australian Cobberdog which is a detailed written description of the characteristics of the ideal Cobberdog. It details the look, describing every physical feature of an ideal Cobberdog and temperament, the ideal breed behaviour of that Cobberdog. The Australian…

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…