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75-705: The Australian Cobberdog is a purebred dog breed developed in Australia by the Rutland Manor and Tegan Park Labradoodle Breeding & Research Centres . The breed was created as a continuation of Wally Conron 's efforts to create a definable and carefully researched labradoodle . This effort was also in response to the increase in demand for labradoodles which had led to breeders referring to any combination of Labrador Retrievers and Poodles as labradoodles without temperament or hypoallergenic criteria. The inconsistency of standards for labradoodles led to

150-456: A 4.14 odds ratio. Some studies report a predilection for Labrador Retriever bitches. The reason for the predilection is unknown. Ideas proposed include it being hereditary or environmental. The Labrador Retriever also shows a predisposition to other hepatobiliary diseases, including: reactive hepatitis, nodular hyperplasia , and gall bladder disease . A UK study found the breed's average life expectancy to be 13.1 years. A joint study by

225-551: A deep chest, fine legs, and short and smooth coat, and did not carry its tail as highly as the Newfoundland. Hawker distinguishes the Newfoundland from both the "proper Labrador" and St. John's breed of these dogs in the fifth edition of his book Instructions to Young Sportsmen , published in 1846. By 1870 the name Labrador Retriever had become common in England. The liver (now usually called chocolate) Labrador emerged in

300-472: A distinct phenotype were formerly considered or speculated to be subspecies of wild cats or domestic cats ( Felis catus ), or hybrids between them. Later genetic research shows that only one wild cat species was domesticated; the north African and southwest Asian wild cat ( Felis silvestris lybica ). All domestic (non-hybrid) cats and cat breeds fall under the domestic cat ( Felis catus ), and are no longer considered separate (sub)species. The domestication of

375-488: A dog's saliva , dandruff and chafing skin . The Cobberdog has two principle coat types: fleece coats and wool coats. A fleece coat is a single coat of soft, thin fibres which appear silky and slightly wavy. The coat's fibres generally create soft clusters called staples. Fleece coats have minimal shedding and dander, making them minimally odorous and largely hypoallergenic. Fleece coats require regular grooming to prevent matting . Without regular brushing and consistent care

450-564: A genealogical tree. Sometimes the word purebred is used synonymously with pedigreed , but purebred refers to the animal having a known ancestry, and pedigree refers to the written record of breeding. Not all purebred animals have their lineage in written form. For example, until the 20th century, the Bedouin people of the Arabian Peninsula only recorded the ancestry of their Arabian horses via an oral tradition , supported by

525-583: A high success rate at becoming guide dogs. A study published in 2006, tested the suitability of four different breeds (Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever Mix, and German Shepherds) as guide dogs. In this experiment, German Shepherds had the highest chance of not completing it. Labrador Retrievers and the Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever Crossbreeds had the highest success rate. However, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers had

600-563: A higher success rate after going through longer training than the training required for Labrador Retrievers. The Labrador Retriever is a gun dog bred to retrieve on land and water. As a dog specially bred for water retrieving, the Labrador has developed various traits for this job. For retrieving the Labrador Retriever has a soft mouth , a trait that allows it to carry game and waterfowl without damaging it. And for swimming,

675-474: A lack of breed standards led to the modern, unrecognized crossbreed. Cobberdogs, as researchers state, are the product of continuing with the original goals of the Labradoodle project: a gentle, hypoallergenic dog with a calm demeanor and a tendency to comfort the people around them. The term "Labradoodle" was first used in 1955 by Donald Campbell to describe his dog, a Labrador / Poodle cross. The breed

750-446: A meaningful and verifiable study is shown. They reach senior status at seven years of age and have a healthspan target of sixteen years. In depth studies of the aging process specific to Cobberdogs and the effects on their activity, vitality, temperament, and/or health are yet to be published under official means. This being the case, more information and observation is required for a verifiable and set standard. Purebred In

825-466: A non-shedding hypoallergenic coat. The Cobberdog's original purpose for development was as an effort to breed a calm, compassionate and empathetic dog which is ideal for training as a therapy dog or service animal, the first pure breed with that as the initial purpose for breeding. Additionally, the hypoallergenic coat and low saliva production is meant to broaden the Cobberdog's usefulness as it allows

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900-564: A result of the selective breeding and natural temperament of the Australian Cobberdog, the breed is considered ideal as therapy dogs , service animals , emotional support animals , companion dogs , and household pets . These roles are greatly aided by the Cobberdog's unimposing nature, calm demeanor, and general sense of empathy. The Australian Cobberdog is generally considered as among the healthiest dog breeds and has received DNA screening for successive generations throughout

975-643: A selective group of representative cats can be used as foundation stock to create a new cat breed (examples of breeds created in this way are the Maine Coon , European Shorthair and Siberian ). Because of common crossbreeding in populated areas, most cats are simply identified as belonging to the unregistered non-pedigree cats of mixed or unknown ancestry, referred to as domestic long-haired and domestic short-haired cat , depending on their fur length. Other commonly used terms are random-bred cat, domestic cat, house(hold) cat or moggie/moggy (UK English). Out of

1050-662: Is a developing dog breed and not considered purebred. In the current, generally accepted Australian Labradoodle's heritage, there are as many as 22 unique purebred contributors. The Australian Labradoodle generally primarily has Labrador Retriever and Poodle genetics, but recent efforts by the IALA, particularly the Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA), have introduced the Irish Water Spaniel , Curly-coated Retriever and

1125-539: Is a reason why we emphasize the time and research that goes into breeding purpose-bred dogs. It matters in the long run." In an effort to standardize the Labradoodle and achieve breed recognition, the Labradoodle Association of Australia (LAA) was founded in 2000. The organization began taking steps to regain a careful selective breeding program and introduced new lines to both experiment with temperament and to introduce additional genetic diversity. Over

1200-401: Is documented and registered, it can be called purebred . A cat whose ancestry is formally registered is called a pedigreed or purebred cat . Technically, a purebred cat is one whose ancestry contains only individuals of the same breed. A pedigreed cat is one whose ancestry is recorded with a cat registry , but may have ancestors of different breeds. Landraces are not cat breeds, but

1275-450: Is generally limited to instances of extreme shock or distress. These characteristics, in addition to the breed's respectful and unimposing nature, make them particularly ideal for therapies involving individuals with difficulties interacting such as victims of trauma, certain individuals with autism spectrum disorder and a myriad of other socially sensitive groups. Around other animals, the Cobberdog generally remains calm and unimposing. It

1350-723: Is not recognized as a pure breed by any independent, non-regional kennel clubs or recognized registration organizations. It is, instead, considered a mixed-breed. Beverley Manners, was the Founder of the International Australian Labradoodle Association. In 2004 the Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier was infused by Manners at Rutland Manor in Australia. Two Irish Wheaten Terriers were infused, one of which

1425-656: Is the most popular dog by ownership in Canada , New Zealand and the United Kingdom . In 2006 both the United Kingdom and the United States, there are well over twice as many registered Labradors as the next most popular breed. If the comparison is limited to dog breeds of a similar size, then there are around 3–5 times as many Labradors registered in both countries as the next most popular breeds,

1500-502: Is touted as an ideal therapy dog with breeders and owners displaying that through a general standard practice of breeding dogs also being trained and used as Therapy dogs for hospitals, schools, retirement homes, and many other applications. The Australian Cobberdog can have a very wide range of colours. However, the MDBA standards mandate that in order for a dog to be considered a purebred Cobberdog it must contain no more than two colours and

1575-483: Is uncommon for an individual of the breed to be involved in a fight as a result of the dog's natural inclination to retreat from conflict. Oftentimes, the Cobberdog is uniquely capable of interacting with dogs which are generally incapable of cohabitation with other dogs. The Cobberdog can cohabitate in some circumstances with animals such as cats, birds or rodents, although the breed is generally very curious and should be supervised to avoid unintended harm or intrusion. As

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1650-629: Is used in water rescue/ lifesaving . It continues in that role today, along with the Leonberger , Newfoundland and Golden Retriever dogs; they are used at the Italian School of Canine Lifeguard. Labradors have been used as war dogs . During the Vietnam War they were used as scout dogs to track down dead or wounded soldiers or enemy positions. Labrador Retrievers have a predisposition to chronic hepatitis . One UK study found

1725-425: The 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Lord John Scott , imported progenitors of the breed from Newfoundland to Europe for use as gun dogs. Another early advocate of these Newfoundland fishing dogs was the 2nd Earl of Malmesbury , who bred them for their expertise in waterfowling . During the 1880s, the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury , the 6th Duke of Buccleuch , and the 12th Earl of Home collaborated to develop and establish

1800-638: The English and American Cocker Spaniel . These additions were to increase the breed's gene pool, achieve greater health, and attempt to perfect the temperament of the dog. The IALA made the decision to abandon certain lines and that the Australian Labradoodle was a largely complete breed. Officially, the Australian Labradoodle Association (ALA) mandates that the Australian Labradoodle must have exactly three progenitors : Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Cocker Spaniel . The Australian Labradoodle

1875-612: The Felis silvestris lybica started around 9.000 years ago in the Near East and Egypt region, while the selective breeding of purebred/pedigreed cat breeds only started 150 years ago. Written and oral histories of various animals or pedigrees of certain types of horse have been kept throughout history, though breed registry stud books trace back to about the 13th century, at least in Europe , when pedigrees were tracked in writing, and

1950-469: The German shepherd dog and Golden retriever . They are the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia, and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. Approximately 60–70% of all guide dogs in the United States are Labradors. In 2022 Labrador Retrievers were the second most popular breed in

2025-471: The breed standard for each breed. Modern breeders created cat breeds, which are actually feline hybrids between a wild cat species and the domestic cat species ( Felis catus ). A famous example of such a hybrid cat breed is the Savannah cat ( Felis catus × Leptailurus serval ), which is produced by crossing wild servals with domestic cats. Some natural, ancient breeds of cat that have

2100-543: The conformation show bred (bench-bred) lines of this breed in the United States and are based on the American Kennel Club standard. Significant differences between UK and US standards are noted. The tail and coat are designated "distinctive [or distinguishing] features" of the Labrador by both the Kennel Club and AKC. The AKC adds that the "true Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of

2175-537: The melanistic mask , and one was homozygous . Within this breed, the trait cannot be determined simply by appearance. As a result of specialised breeding, there are significant differences between field and trial-bred and show-bred lines of Labradors. In the United States, the former are sometimes mistakenly referred to as "American" and the latter as "English", in fact, both field and show types are bred in both countries and all Labrador Retrievers are descended from British lines. Labrador Retrievers have proven to have

2250-596: The "Labradoodle". The Labradoodle then experienced an explosion of popularity and quickly lost breed conformity due to a lack of kennel club recognition and thus a lack of breed standards . In a 2019 interview, Conron said that he "released a Frankenstein monster" and that "[...] the biggest majority (of Labradoodles) are either crazy or have a hereditary problem." Brandi Hunter, the American Kennel Club 's vice president of public relations and communications, mirrored Conron's concerns, saying that "[...] there

2325-405: The Australian Cobberdog was accepted as a new pure breed by the semi-obscure Master Dog Breeders and Associates (MDBA) a worldwide breed registry. With the breed's acceptance, a pedigree and breed standards were set. The breed's unique DNA sequence was also categorized in order to establish the validity of a purebred Australian Cobberdog. One condition for the Cobberdog's entry into the MDBA

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2400-447: The Cobberdog was officially a pure breed and thus the only pure breed of labradoodle. Cobberdog breeders make the assertion that the Australian Cobberdog was an attempt to reach the originally intended goals of the Labradoodle. Prior to the explosion of the popularity of Labradoodles, they were carefully bred in an attempt to perfect the temperament and be hypoallergenic. After the popularity of Labradoodles began less careful selection and

2475-685: The Labrador Retriever breed. The dogs Buccleuch Avon and Buccleuch Ned, given by Malmesbury to Buccleuch, were mated with bitches carrying blood from those originally imported by the 5th Duke and the 10th Earl of Home. The offspring are the ancestors of all modern Labradors. The Labrador breed dates back to at least the 1830s, when St. John's water dogs bred by European settlers in Newfoundland were first introduced to Britain from ships trading between Canada and Poole in Dorset . These were then bred with British hunting dogs to create what became known as

2550-746: The Labrador Retriever. Its early patrons included the Earl of Malmesbury , the Duke of Buccleuch , the Earl of Home , and Sir John Scott . Early writers have confused the Labrador with the much larger Newfoundland and the Lesser Newfoundland , with Charles St. John even referring to the Lesser Newfoundland as the Newfoundland. Colonel Peter Hawker describes the first Labrador as being not larger than an English Pointer , more often black than other colours, long in its head and nose with

2625-513: The Labrador is aided by fully webbed paws, an otter-like tail, and a waterproof coat. The high intelligence, initiative and self-direction of Labradors in working roles is exemplified by dogs such as Endal , who was trained to, if need be, put his human who uses a wheelchair in the recovery position, cover him with a blanket, and activate an emergency phone. A number of Labradors have also been taught to assist their owner in removing money and credit cards from ATMs with prior training. The breed

2700-510: The Royal Veterinary College study and The University of Sydney, concluded that chocolate-coloured Labradors have a shorter average life expectancy than other colours of Labrador (by about 10%) and are more likely to suffer some health problems. A 2024 Italian study found a life expectancy of 11 years for the breed compared to 10 years overall. A 2005 Swedish study of insurance data found that 25% of Labrador Retrievers died by

2775-454: The absence of part or all of the proopiomelanocortin gene. The Labrador Retriever is one of the more commonly affected breeds for progressive rod-cone degeneration . An autosomal recessive mutation in the PRCD gene is responsible for the condition in the breed. The Labrador is an exceptionally popular dog. As of 2006, it was widely considered the most popular breed in the world, and it

2850-497: The aforementioned straight fleece coat. There are generally four size categories for Cobberdogs: miniature, large mini/small medium, medium and standard . Some breeders also include a "large medium" and/or "standard XL" category. The MDBA only officially recognizes three size categories: miniature, medium and standard. However, the MDBA does not prohibit additional categorisation by approved breeders. Cobberdog sizes are based solely on height as measured from floor to withers (top of

2925-495: The age of 10, less than the overall rate of 35% of dogs dying by the age of 10. Labradors are somewhat prone to hip and elbow dysplasia , especially in larger dogs. Eye diseases may include progressive retinal atrophy , cataracts , corneal dystrophy and retinal dysplasia . They can suffer from exercise induced collapse, which causes hyperthermia, weakness, collapse, and disorientation after short bouts of exercise, or from obesity , which in some cases may be partly due to

3000-418: The breed as the 'otter' tail." Labradors are registered in three colours: Solid black , yellow (anything from creamy white to fox-red), and chocolate (medium to dark brown; originally called "liver"). Puppies of all colours can occur in the same litter . Coat colour is determined primarily by three genes, called MC1R , Agouti , and CBD103 . If a dog carries wild type alleles at all three loci,

3075-418: The breed. Purebred are those animals that have been bred-up to purebred status as a result of using full blood animals to cross with an animal of another breed. Artificial breeding via artificial insemination or embryo transfer is often used in sheep and cattle breeding to quickly expand, or improve purebred herds. Embryo transfer techniques allow top quality female livestock to have a greater influence on

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3150-472: The breed. The official breed standards state that the sum of all the dog's features should portray "A gracefully athletic and balanced dog, free of exaggeration, with a luxurious non-shedding, odourless coat." In general, the breed's goal is to be a square and regularly dimensioned dog with the breeding process more focused on health and temperament. Notable distinctive features include floppy ears, standard pigmentation of nose and paw pads, an undocked tail and

3225-407: The colours should be solid. A non-exhaustive list of the more common coat types is: The Australian Cobberdog has single coat hair which is low to no shedding and produces minimal dander . This trait means that the dog is considered hypoallergenic . Contrary to the belief that dog hair is the cause of an allergy to dogs, allergies are primarily caused by a hypersensitivity to a protein found in

3300-435: The desired temperament. The large pool for the development of the Australian Cobberdog led to the breed's disassociation with the Australian Labradoodle; this caused the involved research centres to approach the obscure kennel club Master Dog Breeders and Associates for cataloguing. With a name change and the finalisation of the breed's DNA sequence the standards for physical and temperamental attributes were established and

3375-403: The distinction of Australian Labradoodle and the further distinction of Cobberdog attributed to a purebred dog breed with more strict standards for breeding, temperament, and appearance. The Australian Cobberdog was bred to be an ideal candidate for being therapy and service dogs . Up until the creation of the Australian Cobberdog, no breed had been developed with the sole objective of having

3450-449: The dog to be a companion to or visit individuals with allergies to dogs, dander, dog saliva, and who should avoid the presence of residual hairs left behind by shedding dogs. Australian Cobberdogs are generally considered to be an intelligent breed which learns tricks and tasks more easily than most other breeds. Additionally, they are known to very rarely bite with an intent to harm. The Cobberdog barks less than most breeds and vocalization

3525-464: The dog will have a yellow coat. If a dog has a loss-of-function mutation at MC1R, it will also have a yellow coat, regardless of the genotypes at the other two loci. Dogs carrying wild-type alleles for MC1R and Agouti, together with the black allele of CBD103, will have a black coat. According to a 2011 study, 13 out of 245 Labradors studied were heterozygous for the M264V mutation responsible for

3600-527: The fleece coat is more susceptible to matting, the formation of dreadlocks , hair-borne conditions and the capture of dirt against the skin which can cause discomfort and/or chafing. The lack of shedding also necessitates frequent trimming of the dog's hair as the hairs continuously grow and do not naturally maintain coat length. A wool coat is a single coat of coarse, thick fibres which are grouped together as small, tight curls. Wool coats are non-shedding and low dander and they require attention similar to that of

3675-467: The fleece coat's staples. This coat is similarly low odour and largely hypoallergenic. This coat is caused by the presence of both fleece and wool coat genes. The spiral wool coat, also called the curly fleece coat, is somewhat similar in appearance to the more common "straight" fleece coat and requires frequent grooming, trimming, and brushing in or to avoid matting. This type of coat, both true wool and curly fleece, requires closer and more frequent care than

3750-475: The fleece coat. A true wool coat was deemed as "highly undesirable" by the MDBA and has become increasingly rare in Cobberdogs. Instead of the original pure wool coat, the term has shifted to also apply to a curly variation of the fleece coat, again non-shedding and low dander, sometimes called the "spiral wool coat". This coat usually appears as multiple long and loose spirals which are considerably larger than

3825-407: The genetic advancement of a herd or flock in much the same way that artificial insemination has allowed greater use of superior sires. Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever or simply Labrador is a British breed of retriever gun dog . It was developed in the United Kingdom from St. John's water dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada ), and

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3900-479: The horse industry for similar reasons. The problem is further compounded when breeders practice inbreeding . The opposite effect to that of the restricted gene pool caused by pure-breeding is known as hybrid vigor , which generally results in healthier animals. A pedigreed animal is one that has its ancestry recorded. Often this is tracked by a major registry . The number of generations required varies from breed to breed, but all pedigreed animals have papers from

3975-496: The hundreds of millions of cats worldwide, almost none have any purebred ancestors, nor belong to a specific breed, because purebred cats are a human invention of the last 150 years and selectively bred from foundation stock by breeders in closed off lineages. Approximately 3–4% of the cats in the US are purchased from breeders. Not all breeders sell registered pedigree cats. In France, approximately 4% of cats are pedigreed. Worldwide

4050-407: The ideal characteristics to serve as therapy and assistance dogs . This is in part because therapy and assistance dogs are relatively modern. Australian Labradoodles, as prescribed by the Australian Labradoodle Association of America, are derived from three breeds of previously purebred dog breeds. Cobberdogs are meanwhile derived from a combination of at least eight existing breeds in order to achieve

4125-571: The individual purebred dog's descent from its breeds' foundation stock . In dogs, the term breed is used two ways: loosely, to refer to dog types or landraces of dog (also called natural breeds or ancient breeds); or more precisely, to refer to modern breeds of dog, which are documented so as to be known to be descended from specific ancestors, that closely resemble others of their breed in appearance, movement, way of working and other characters; and that reproduce with offspring closely resembling each other and their parents. Purebred dogs are breeds in

4200-523: The late 1800s, with liver-coloured pups documented at the Buccleuch kennels in 1892; the first yellow Labrador on record was born in 1899 (Ben of Hyde, kennels of Major C.J. Radclyffe). The breed was recognised by the Kennel Club in 1903. The first American Kennel Club (AKC) registration was in 1917. There is a great deal of variety among Labradors. The following characteristics are typical of

4275-495: The name, "Cobberdog", comes from the Australian term "cobber" which simply means "friend" or "friendly". In total, the name Australian Cobberdog directly means "friendly Australian dog". Since the breed's acceptance, the number of MDBA-certified Cobberdog breeders has expanded to over 150 worldwide and the breed continues to become increasingly popular, although it is still a relatively unknown breed as of January 2024. The breed

4350-660: The number of pedigreed cats is somewhat lower, and is estimated at approximately 1–2%. By definition all cats belonging to a specific breed are pedigreed cats with a known and formally registered ancestry with one of the cat registries , also known as the cat’s “paperwork” or pedigree. The list of cat breeds is quite large: most cat registries actually recognize between 30 and 75 breeds of cats, and several more are in development, with one or more new breeds being recognized each year on average, having distinct features ( phenotype ) and lineage . Nowadays, there exist over 100 cat breeds and varieties recognized by at least one of

4425-401: The official cat registries . The purpose of the registry of cat breeds is to develop and maintain a healthy breed by controlling inbreeding and the spread of hereditary diseases , and regulating the well-being of the cats. Owners and breeders compete in cat shows to see whose animal bears the closest resemblance (best conformance ) to an idealized definition, based on breed type and

4500-933: The practice of declaring a type of horse to be a breed or a purebred became more widespread. Certain horse breeds , such as the Andalusian horse and the Arabian horse , are claimed by aficionados of the respective breeds to be ancient, near-pure descendants from an ancient wild prototype, though mapping of the horse genome as well as the mtDNA and y-DNA of various breeds has largely disproved such claims. Most domesticated farm animals among others can also have true-breeding breeds and breed registries , particularly cattle , water buffaloes , sheep , goats , donkeys , guinea pigs , chickens , fancy pigeons , domestic ducks , rabbits , and pigs . While animals bred strictly for market sale are not always purebreds, or if purebred may not be registered, most livestock producers value

4575-420: The presence of purebred genetic stock for the consistency of traits such animals provide. It is common for a farm's male breeding stock in particular to be of purebred, pedigreed lines. In cattle, some breeders associations make a difference between "purebred" and "full blood". Full blood cattle are fully pedigreed animals, where every ancestor is registered in the herdbook and shows the typical characteristics of

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4650-419: The pure breeding process. Carriers of known diseases are regularly removed from all MDBA-approved breeding programs. The nature of pure breeding as a whole, however, does harbour some genetic conditions which can and should be screened for prior to any dog's use in a breeding program. According to some sources, Australian Cobberdogs have an average lifespan of either 12–14 or 13–15 years, however no evidence of

4725-427: The purpose of improving the overall health and vigor of the breed. Because pure-breeding creates a limited gene pool , purebred animal breeds are also susceptible to a wide range of congenital health problems. This problem is especially prevalent in competitive dog breeding and dog show circles due to the singular emphasis on aesthetics rather than health or function. Such problems also occur within certain segments of

4800-528: The registering body that attest to their ancestry. The word "pedigree" appeared in the English language in 1410 as "pee de Grewe", "pedegrewe" or "pedegru", each of those words being borrowed to the Middle French "pié de grue", meaning "crane foot". This comes from a visual analogy between the trace of the bird's foot and the three lines used in the English official registers to show the ramifications of

4875-432: The second sense. New breeds of dog are constantly being created, and there are many websites for new breed associations and breed clubs offering legitimate registrations for new or rare breeds. When dogs of a new breed are "visibly similar in most characteristics" and have reliable documented descent from a "known and designated foundation stock", then they can then be considered members of a breed, and, if an individual dog

4950-430: The shoulder blade in quadrupeds ). While weight is often included in size categorisation, that is typically to aid in the visualisation of sizes and not to aid in the categorisation of a specific individual. The MDBA has created a set of breed standards which any dog must adhere to in order to be considered a purebred Australian Cobberdog. In addition to these standards, general practice has created further preferences for

5025-656: The subsequent five years, additional organizations formed and merged resulting in The International Australian Labradoodle Association (IALA). Australian Labradoodles are called Australian Labradoodles because the Australia-based breeders wished to avoid the breed being mistaken for the many Labrador Retriever / Poodle crosses being bred in a way the LAA deemed as unhealthy and irresponsible. The Australian Labradoodle

5100-408: The swearing of religiously based oaths as to the asil or "pure" breeding of the animal. Conversely, some animals may have a recorded pedigree or even a registry, but not be considered "purebred". Today the modern Anglo-Arabian horse, a cross of Thoroughbred and Arabian bloodlines, is considered such a case. A purebred dog is a dog of a modern breed of dog , with written documentation showing

5175-422: The traits of its parents, and not the traits of all breeds in the subject breed's ancestry. Breeding from too small a gene pool, especially direct inbreeding , can lead to the passing on of undesirable characteristics or even a collapse of a breed population due to inbreeding depression . Therefore, there is a question, and often heated controversy, as to when or if a breed may need to allow "outside" stock in for

5250-413: The world of selective animal breeding , to "breed true" means that specimens of an animal breed will breed true-to-type when mated like-to-like; that is, that the progeny of any two individuals of the same breed will show fairly consistent, replicable and predictable characteristics, or traits with sufficiently high heritability. A puppy from two purebred dogs of the same breed, for example, will exhibit

5325-620: Was an Australian Champion . That addition resulted in Manners' disassociation from the IALA and the beginning of the Australian Cobberdog's development. The goal of this new effort was a revision of the original Australian Labradoodle project's. The mission of the effort was to breed a widely usable dog with a hypoallergenic coat which would be able to be used as exemplary therapy dogs , service animals , household pets , and/or companion dogs . This dog would be bred with specific attention to coat and, most importantly, temperament. Manners' goal

5400-548: Was named after the Labrador region of that colony. It is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in the European world. The Labrador is friendly, energetic, and playful. It was bred as a sporting and hunting dog but is widely kept as a companion dog . It may also be trained as a guide or assistance dog , or for rescue or therapy work. In the 1830s, the 10th Earl of Home and his nephews,

5475-406: Was not popular and was mostly unused as pets and/or service animals . In the 1980s, Wally Conron , a Labrador Retriever breeder specializing in service dogs, received a request for a hypoallergenic guide dog . The result of Conron's efforts was a hand-picked parentage mix between a Poodle and a Labrador Retriever. Initially, the breed was again not popular leading to the rebranding of the dog as

5550-402: Was that the breed has a name which distinguishes it from the Labradoodle, thus distinguishing the new pure breed from a less recognized cross-bred and unregulated category of dogs. The original project's name for the breed was Service Animal Australian Labradoodle. The decision to name the breed the "Australian Cobberdog" was done to maintain the Australian identity of the breed; the latter half of

5625-454: Was to achieve what Wally Conron had initially set out to do and breed a calm, intelligent and hypoallergenic dog. Up until the initial creation of the Australian Cobberdog breeding program, no individual and/or purebred breed had been developed with the sole objective of creating an ideal candidate for being therapy and assistance dogs . This is in part a result of the fact that assisted therapy and assistance dogs are relatively modern. In 2012,

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