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General health |
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Ease of coat maintenance |
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Tendency to bark |
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Energy level |
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Purpose of the breed |
Hunting-duck hunting | Therapy and assistance dog |
Tendency to be anxious |
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Sizes |
Dwarf / Medium / Standard | Miniature / Medium / Standard |
Openness to strangers |
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Life expectancy |
10-14 sizes | 12-15 sizes |
Good temperament |
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Able to be a therapy dog |
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Poodle
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If you like Poodle, You're going to love the Australian Cobberdog
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COAT:
If you like the coat of Poodles, the Australian Cobberdog has an even softer coat which is easy to keep long and well-groomed, is hypoallergenic and comes in different colours (reds, creams, blacks, white…) -
CHARACTER:
Poodles have a more nervous temperament and tend to be anxious. This is reflected in their tendency to bark excessively, their anxiety when it comes to food, and their heightened state of alert. 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 Poodles are hunting dogs with an elegant profile, and the high energy level hunting dogs are known for can be seen reflected in this breed. The Australian Cobberdog was designed to be an ideal therapy and assistance dog, with a drive to please those around them. They are respectful towards people but also enjoy their alone time.
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 POODLE AND THE AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG
DIFFERENCE NO. 1: temperament |
| POODLE: Although Poodles may be good dogs, they have a somewhat high level of energy and a tendency to become nervous. Being fearful is especially common in small size dogs, a trait which can lead to aggressive behaviour. They may also be reserved around people they are not familiar with. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog is a dog with a very docile and affectionate temperament. They enjoy being around family and need to feel loved. They are very sensitive and empathetic towards the emotions of their humans, but they are also very open to strangers. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 2: Anxiety |
| POODLE: Poodles tend to be anxious dogs. This is reflected in their behaviours such as chewing and tearing up objects when left alone, anxious eating, or separation anxiety. Therefore, it is recommended that poodles receive firm training, since they can also be quite stubborn. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog is a fairly calm dog which, except on rare occasions, is not generally anxious about food or objects. These dogs form a very strong bond with their family and dislike being apart from them. However, due to their responsiveness, they are very easy to train and quickly learn what you ask of them. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 3: Coat |
| POODLE: The Poodle has a curly coat which requires high maintenance. Frequent brushing is required as to avoid knots and monthly grooming is recommended. For this reason, many poodles are sheared to have short coats. AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG: The Australian Cobberdog has a hypoallergenic and wavy coat which is much easier to maintain than that of the Poodles. Its texture is softer and silkier, and our fingers should be able to glide through it with ease. |
DIFFERENCE NO. 4: Health |
| POODLE: This breed is prone to visual problems such as cataracts, entropion, glaucoma and progressive retinal atrophy. Small poodles are also prone to digestive problems and hyperthyroidism. 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: Barking |
| POODLE: Poodle are among the dog breeds that have a tendency to bark, especially the smaller ones that are more sensitive. These little dogs often act as guard dogs by barking to warn of visitors. They love being the centre of attention and feel a sense of accomplishment from this, which may lead them to develop bad habits such as nuisance barking if they are being ignored or left alone. 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 |
| POODLE: Given their characteristics, Poodles 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 confident and balanced temperament, as to avoid any aggressive reactions and attention seeking behaviour. 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 |
| POODLE: There are many people who breed Poodle 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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