Australian Cobberdog Society Inc | Where Standards Matter

ACS Breeder Member Benefits

The ACS Breeder's Hub offers a platform for breeders to manage their programs, producing superior puppies with each generation more easily. The Hub provides access to pedigrees, health information, COI calculations, a stud directory, and much more.

We encourage collaboration and support breeders to work together. We believe by working collectively we can breed better dogs, focusing on temperament with stronger health, lower COI and provide assurance to puppy buyers that ACS breeder members uphold the highest ethical standards not seen before in the history of the Australian Cobberdog.

As an ACS breeder member, you will gain access to worldwide support underscored by honesty, professionalism, transparency and integrity.

Through the Breeder's Hub you will have access to a comprehensive database with the ability to view all pedigrees and health information for your dogs. Easily submit records of your litters, upload all information directly into the pedigree database for registration. Plan matings and view the COI for your breeding pairs to ensure genetic diversity and reduce the risk of inherited health issues. Connect with breeders across the globe and find potential studs with ease.

The ACS provides digital templates for breeders to streamline their breeding operations. These templates cover breeding planning & whelping records, health management plans, pedigree charts, and other essential documents. The ACS aims to simplify administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and enhance record-keeping through the resources provided. Breeders can access these resources online through the Breeders Hub.

By being a not-for-profit organization, the Australian Cobberdog Society can:

Reinvest funds: All monies raised go directly back into the breed's management, development and promotion rather than being distributed as profits.
Avoid conflicts of interest: No single entity benefits from the breed's success or has a financial incentive to register dogs that do not meet ACS Standards.
Foster a sense of community: The elected committee represents the collective interests of breeders, promoting a sense of unity and cooperation.

This structure allows for collective decision-making, ensuring that the committee's focus is on what's best for the breed, rather than personal gain.

New Breeder Membership

The Australian Cobberdog Society has established standards and policies to guarantee that all breeder members adhere to the vision and values outlined in the documents below.

ACS CONSTITUTION

ACS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

SCHEDULE OF FEES

ACS CODE OF ETHICS

ACS CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

ACS STANDARDS

CODE OF CONDUCT

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To become a breeder member of the Australian Cobberdog Society

1. Pay the $20 Application Fee

2. Fill in the Membership Application

3. Once the application has been approved you will be sent an invoice for your full membership

4. You can then register your breeding dogs through the Breeders Hub

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Registration For Breeding Dogs

The Australian Cobberdog Society is committed to ensuring the future of the ACD breed by implementing minimum health standards for breeding dogs through a health and pedigree database. By monitoring the health of breeding dogs and their offspring, we aim to uphold responsible and ethical breeding practices.

All dogs intended for breeding must meet ACS health standards, from reputable sources. Once the records are uploaded into the database and verified the dog will be upgraded to 'Approved' for breeding.

Breeder members are required to submit DNA results for each animal and agree to not mate two carriers at any time, not mate untested dogs, and only mate dogs with a homozygous positive to a dog with a homozygous negative trait. Whilst any registered laboratory company test is accepted the preferred DNA is through a full EMBARK Panel or Orivet's Australian Cobberdog Panel.

Embark - Breed ID & Health Test (mandatory for New Infusions)
Orivet - Full Australian Cobberdog Panel

Hips*

Member Breeders are required to submit a Hip Clearance from one of the three options listed below, prior to mating that dog.

OFA preliminary or final result of Excellent, Good, or Fair, over the age of twelve months.
BVA (vet scoring) total score to be 12 or under (10 or under from 2027 onwards)
PennHip 0.7 or better at any age over 16 weeks (0.6 from 2027 onwards)
FCI A1, A2, B1, over the age of 12 months

Elbows

Member Breeders are required to submit an Elbow Clearance (Normal non dysplastic).

*Any other country certified scoring program that is translational to the OFA/FCI/BVA system with a score of Excellent/Good/Fair will be accepted, if unsure please contact the Society.

We welcome you and your dogs to the Australian Cobberdog Society’s Registry

The ACS have developed a well-constructed Roadmap to take your dogs from foundation breeding to purebred status in preparation for Australian National Kennel Club and (FCI) recognition.

In addition, we have created a long-term foundation breeding program to bring in new genetics and infuse approved parent breeds to safeguard a vigorous future.

Follow the link for more information

THE REGISTRY *

Reciprocal Registration

The ACS makes it easy for Australian Cobberdog breeders to join our collaborative and friendly society. We have implemented a Reciprocal Registration process where you can transfer your registered breeding dog straight into our database on a like for like registration.

All you need to do is include a copy of your pedigree certificate from any of the recognised breed clubs, plus DNA and health certificates.

Foundation Dog

The ACS encourage responsible breeding with high breeding standards and initiatives to improve the health and lower the coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) in ACS pedigreed dogs.

With the introduction of the Foundation Registry, breeders have an easy and transparent process to develop new lines creating a forward-thinking strategy for long term breed health.

Once your membership is approved you will be able to register your dogs from the Breeders Hub

AUSTRALIAN COBBERDOG SOCIETY

WHERE STANDARDS MATTER

ACS Breeder Member Benefits

New Breeder Membership

Registration For Breeding Dogs