# Say g'day to the Australian Cobberdog **URL:** \ **Category:** The Love of Pets & Other Fun Stuff\ **Created:** [12 October 2026 22:15 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506 "2026-10-12T22:15:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crookie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/crookie/32/17987_2.png) [@Crookie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Crookie)\ **Post date:** [12 October 2026 22:15 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/1 "2026-10-12T22:15:10Z")
![1000020069](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/9/1/912e7a162088f95a0ff70c64d3d9826dcac2d498.webp) I’m currently on a sit in Tasmania looking after a dog breed I’ve never heard of and wanted to share it with you. Say g’day to the Australian Cobberdog. “Cobber” is Australian slang for “friend,” making the name translate literally to “dog-friend”. The Australian Cobberdog originated in Australia in response to a growing need for a specialist breed with a low- to non-shedding coat and a therapy/service dog-type temperament. Unlike many breeds established for form or function alone, the Australian Cobberdog was envisioned a breed that could meet specific needs in emotional support, assistance, and therapeutic work, while also being allergy-friendly, rather than a casual companion pet. An Australian Cobberdog is not a simple two-breed mix, but a purposefully developed, multi-generational pure breed that originated from the Australian Labradoodle and incorporated a few other specific breeds to stabilize its temperament and coat. The lineage of the Australian Cobberdog is built from a combination of: - Labrador Retriever - Poodle (Standard, Miniature, and/or Toy) - Cocker Spaniel (English and American) - Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier (added later to refine the coat and temperament) It was officially recognised as a distinct pure breed in development by the Master Dog Breeders and Associates (MDBA) in 2012. [www.australiancobberdogs.com](http://www.australiancobberdogs.com) ![1000020072](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/a/e/ae2efa6205b91201acbf9fff8a2e3dc98d3f0dec.jpeg) While it may look similar to a Labradoodle, this website explains the [Differences between the Labradoodle and Cobberdog | DOGKING](https://www.cobberdogking.com/en/about-labradoodle/labradoodle-and-australian-cobberdog-differences/) My sit dog is a medium to large boy with lots of energy when we are out walking, he loves the beach and chasing a ball. He is people and dog friendly. He is happy to laze around near me after his walks but is not a “velcro” dog. He does not demonstrate any separation anxiety and can be left for 2-3 hours. He is a real joy to be with. ---
**Author:** ![temba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@temba](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/temba)\ **Post date:** [12 October 2026 23:06 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/2 "2026-10-12T23:06:24Z")
Thanks @Crookie for highlighting this special breed that originates from here in Oz. A beautiful -natured dog who has a wonderful temperament, perfect as a therapy or assistance dog. Enjoy your time down under in Tassie with your lovely companion. ---
**Author:** ![WeRPAWsome](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/werpawsome/32/46456_2.png) [@WeRPAWsome](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/WeRPAWsome)\ **Post date:** [13 October 2026 02:25 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/3 "2026-10-13T02:25:53Z")
Hi @Crookie 🙂 Aren’t they just fab! We regularly look after this gorgeous mother-daughter cobberdog duo in Byron Bay ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/5/6/565a3c2b2dd9812990fa4826e91f17193268d8c7.jpeg) 🐾❤ ---
**Author:** ![Smiley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/smiley/32/86_2.png) [@Smiley](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Smiley)\ **Post date:** [13 October 2026 05:56 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/4 "2026-10-13T05:56:24Z")
What a lovely dog, and thanks for the information and pics. I can imagine he would be great company and I love Tassie. Enjoy your time there 😎 ---
**Author:** ![Highfive](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/highfive/32/30778_2.png) [@Highfive](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Highfive)\ **Post date:** [13 October 2026 08:22 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/5 "2026-10-13T08:22:49Z")
A mix of many of my favourite dogs! This is no surprise it’s a winner! Have any made their way to Spain or UK ? I would be so happy to try one out! ---
**Author:** ![Jenny](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/jenny/32/43703_2.png) [@Jenny](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Jenny)\ **Post date:** [13 October 2026 08:48 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/6 "2026-10-13T08:48:04Z")
Thanks for this! I’d never heard of a Cobberdog, but now I want to meet one! ---
**Author:** ![Happypets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Happypets](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Happypets)\ **Post date:** [16 October 2026 03:11 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/7 "2026-10-16T03:11:03Z")
> [@Crookie](#): > > He does not demonstrate any separation anxiety That’s good to hear. It’s quite a big issue in many UK doodles, we’ve found. It looks like they have high-maintenance coats? ---
**Author:** ![Crookie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/crookie/32/17987_2.png) [@Crookie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Crookie)\ **Post date:** [17 October 2026 02:27 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/say-gday-to-the-australian-cobberdog/80506/8 "2026-10-17T02:27:14Z")
About the same coat maintenance as a Groodle