27/06/2025
I couldn't have said it better myself 😉
A Message from the Australian Cobberdog Society
As we approach the end of our first official year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress made by the Australian Cobberdog Society — and more importantly, the real impact we’ve had on raising standards for the breed as a whole.
While our public launch was just last October, many months before that, our dedicated committee had already been hard at work behind the scenes:
✔ Drafting breed standards
✔ Writing policy and constitutional documents
✔ Meeting with Dogs Queensland and government stakeholders
✔ Establishing a clear, transparent pathway for the breed's future
What has been most rewarding to witness is how the work of the ACS has already forced meaningful change across the entire Cobberdog community. As we’ve raised the bar on breeding standards, testing requirements, ethical practices, and breeder accountability, others have followed — adopting language, policies, and procedures that strongly resemble what we introduced.
While some may see their words and website content being replicated as frustrating, we view it differently. Every time these standards are echoed elsewhere — whether in ACS, or MDBA circles — it’s a win for Cobberdogs. It means healthier dogs, better-informed breeders, and families receiving puppies raised to higher welfare and socialisation standards.
For over a decade, little meaningful advancement for the development was made for the Australian Cobberdog as a breed. Yet in less than a year, the ACS has driven change that could not be ignored. Not everyone can match what we deliver — but watching others now replicate the frameworks we have developed confirms we are leading the way.
We remain incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved — not just for our ACS breeders, but for every Australian Cobberdog, no matter which registry they are under. Because ultimately, it's not about who leads the change — it’s about the breed benefiting from it.
And we’re only just getting started.
Considering a change?
If you’ve been thinking about transitioning away from your current registry, there has never been a better time to join the ACS.
Our current introductory offer makes membership more accessible than ever.
We welcome breeders who share our vision for transparency, science-based standards, and meaningful breed development.