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Energy level |
★★★★★ | ★★✮✩✩ |
Sizes |
Medium | Miniature / Medium / Standard |
Coat softness |
★★✩✩✩ | ★★★★★ |
Hypoallergenic coat |
Yes | Yes |
Suitable for first time owners |
★★★✩✩ | ★★★★★ |
Purpose of the breed |
Hunting-herding | Therapy and assistance dog |
Openness to strangers |
★★✩✩✩ | ★★★★★ |
Tendency to bark |
★★★✩✩ | ★✩✩✩✩ |
Able to live with other pets |
★★✩✩✩ | ★★★★★ |
Life expectancy |
10-14 years | 12-15 years |
Able to be a therapy dog |
★✩✩✩✩ | ★★★★★ |
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If you like Water Dog, you're going to love the Australian Cobberdog
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COAT:
If you like the coat of Water dog, The Australian Cobberdog has a super soft coat, which is easy to keep long and well-groomed, is hypoallergenic and comes in different colours (reds, creams, blacks, white…). The Water Dog has a significantly curly and wiry coat which is difficult to maintain, meaning it is often sheared or left ungroomed, resulting in dreadlocks. The Australian Cobberdog has a silky, brushable coat that remains soft throughout its lifespan. -
CHARACTER:
Water Dogs have a more wary temperament towards strangers, which is why they are often used as guard dogs. This can be reflected in their tendency to bark. The Australian Cobberdog is a dog that naturally trusts people, does not bark for no reason and has a calm temperament. -
ENERGY:
It is important to remember that Water Dogs are hunting dogs, and the high energy level hunting dogs are known for can be seen reflected in this breed. El Australian Cobberdog fue concebido para ser un perro de terapia y asistencia ideal, y su energía es mucho más calmada. Es respetuoso en sus interacciones con personas y disfruta enormemente los momentos de tranquilidad.
Families who already own an Australian Cobberdog are convinced
All the families who now own an Australian Cobberdog were in the same situation as you before they made their decision. Most had owned dogs before (50.3%) or had one around during childhood (29%) and were not familiar with the breed (73.5%). In fact, they were considering other breeds (70.2%) before settling on the Australian Cobberdog.However, now that these families know what it is like to live with an Australian Cobberdog, they have assured us that, if they were ever to consider getting another dog, it would be another Australian Cobberdog (92%). When we asked what they love most about their dogs, the majority responded with "their character and how affectionate they are" (84%). The majority of the families (91%) confirm that their expectations have been met with the Australian Cobberdog breed.
These are only some of the data extracted from the surveys that we carrying out for the families that have an Australian Cobberdog. However, the data is rather vague and difficult to grasp, which is the reason why we invite you to get to know us and experience what Australian Cobberdogs are really like. We are sure you will fall in love.
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THE 7 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE WATER DOG AND THE AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG
DIFFERENCE NO. 1: Energy level |
| WATER DOG: The Water Dog can make a good companion dog, but they have a lot of energy which can make them quite demanding for families. They are dogs that need a lot of exercise and need to be tired out from playtime, and also require a certain amount of constant activity to keep them from getting bored. If they are neglected and not given enough attention, they are likely to cause damage to property. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog is a dog with a very docile and affectionate temperament. They enjoy being around family and love to be petted. Although they like to play, they do not constantly need this kind of attention. Calm family time combined with the occassional playtime is enough to keep them happy. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 2: Sizes |
| WATER DOG: Water Dogs only come in one size: medium. In comparison with the Australian Cobberdog, they are stocky and heavy. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog comes in 3 sizes (miniature / medium / standard) and they are generally of a slim build. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 3: COAT |
| WATER DOG: The Water Dog has a curly and wiry coat, which is very thick and has an undercoat. This makes it quite difficult to groom which is why it is advised to leave it alone and let it form dreadlocks or shear it off. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog has a hypoallergenic and wavy coat which is much easier to maintain than that of the Water Dog. Its texture is softer and silkier, and our fingers should be able to glide through it with ease. This breed does not have an undercoat, so the dogs do not give off a bad odour, even when wet. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 4: Health |
| WATER DOG: This breed is susceptible to hip dysplasia and certain eye conditions such as progressive retinal atrophy. These two factors are particularly troublesome in this breed and should be monitored for early detection of problems. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The main criteria for the breeding of the Australian Cobberdog is the selection of a temperament suited to both therapy and assistance and a hypoallergenic coat. Its development as a breed has been very well controlled from the beginning, meaning it has strong and healthy genetics. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 5: Temperament |
| WATER DOG: The Water Dog is a working dog that has ben used for several purposes such as hunting, guarding and herding. They are particularly good at these tasks due to their need to be in control of their environment and their instincts to hunt prey and to bark when a stranger approaches. It is therefore important to train this breed before any other pets are introduced into their surroundings. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog is definitely not a guard dog, as they tend to befriend anyone and everyone. They do not tend to bark nor use their bark to signal that someone is coming into the home. These dogs express themselves best by wagging their tail. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 6: Therapy dog |
| WATER DOG: Given their characteristics, Water Dogs are not very suited to the tasks of pet therapy. However, it is possible to find some dogs that can perform this task if you select a dog with a calm temperament and keep its coat short enough for it to be clean during therapy sessions. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog was designed to be the ideal therapy and assistance dog. Due to its hypoallergenic nature, even people with allergies can benefit from this therapy dog, since it does not shed allergens into the environment. It is a dog that continually looks you in the eye and has a gentle, cautious and respectful attitude. These dogs are very friendly in appearance given their resemblance to cuddly toys. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 7: Responsible breeding |
| WATER DOG: There are many people who breed Water Dog with the sole aim of making a profit, with no concern for the dog's genetics or welfare. We advise that you please avoid such breeders. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: Here at our centre we have a breeding programme that guarantees that none of our dogs will be abandoned and we always take care of the welfare and genetics of all of our dogs. On top of that, we do everything legally, with contracts and transparent communication with our clients. |
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