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…

SOCIALISATION – maybe not what you think….

By RobynJune 24, 2022October 6, 2022 calm dog, Cobberdog puppies, dog behaviour, dog parks, dog training, puppy socialisation, Ridgy Didge puppies

Following our blog about dog parks risks, we thought we should delve more into the critical 16 weeks ‘socialisation period’ for puppies and explore much better options for your puppy. This crucially important imprinting period is an opportunity to provide your puppy positive encounters with as many and varied sights,…

DOG PARK for Puppy? Maybe NOT a good idea…

By RobynJune 2, 2022October 6, 2022 anxiety in dogs, bonding, Cobberdog puppies, dog behaviour, dog parks, Ridgy Didge puppies, socialisation

Many new families comment on their adoption application that they will take puppy to the dog park. We think it’s time to write a blog about this and shed light on the subject. For many reasons dog parks are NOT such a great idea for puppies, and even older dogs…

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…

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…

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…