Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs
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Karen C
Karen C

Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs

LocationLogan, QLD

Expecting litter

Pups ready to go home in 3 months
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Hi, I'm Karen C.

A small ethical breeder of standard sized Australian Cobberdogs located in Munruben in South East Queensland. DNA, hip scoring and elbow assessments are conducted on our breeding dogs. Our dogs are family and we endeavour to produce puppies that will fill your lives with as much love, laughter, loyalty and…

Newborn & Planned Litters

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since May 2024

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Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Our pups stay with us until 10 weeks of age. The pups will be raised applying ENS (early neurological stimulation), ESI (early scent introduction) They will be desensitised to everyday noise (such as thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic and household appliances, power tools, garden machinery (whipper snipper, blower…

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Health

All breeding dogs are DNA tested (even if clear by parentage). Pennhip scoring is done at 12 months of age and elbows at the same time.

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Home environment

We have a purpose built, temperature controlled whelping/ puppy room, complete with humidifier, medical grade warmers, electronic scales, video surveillance with sound and motion detectors. We use individual feed stations for weaning (Weena-feeders). Puppies have 2 safe, secure grassed outdoor play enclosures…

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Included with our puppies

Desexing of your pet at 12 months of age at your local veterinary clinic. Age appropriate vaccinations. Worming every fortnight Collar and lead 2 months Knose Pet Insurance Comprehensive 50 page Charming Meka e-guide to Puppy Raising Support (phone, text, messenger, email, video call) for the life of your puppy.

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/3)

Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Australian Cobberdog.

Canine Elliptocytosis

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Canine Elliptocytosis is a rare genetic disease causing the red blood cells to be abnormally…

Canine Elliptocytosis

Hip Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Hip Dysplasia

PRA

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…

PRA

Additional Tests

Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs conducts 27 additional tests available for the Australian Cobberdog.

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Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease affecting the retina. It varies in severity but can cause blindness. The gene responsible has been found in many Collie breeds, so breeders should provide an eye certificate, or blood test the parent dogs to check they are not carriers.

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Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) is genetic disease that causes extreme muscle weakness after just a short amount of exercise. It can result in puppies or dogs who collapse after only five to thirty minutes of exercise. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Centronuclear myopathy (CNM), is a genetic muscle disease that occurs in Labradors. A DNA test is available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia (CM) is a mild disease which normally does not have any impact on an affected dog’s health or lifespan but can cause concern if noticed on routine bloodwork without knowing the cause. It is a blood disease resulting in low numbers of very large platelets. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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This is a genetic condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that causes severe skin, nail and eye issues, as well as making the usually long smooth coat tight and curly. Curly Coat is linked to Congenital Dry Eye disease. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying Congenital Dry Eye or Curly Coat.

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Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome is a genetic cause of eye and skin problems in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies. The disease also caused an unsually tight curly coat texture. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying the gene for Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome.

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This condition mainly affects Newfoundlands although other breeds can be affected. It is a genetic condition which results in the production of kidney and bladder stones. There is a DNA test available to confirm that breeding dogs are not carrying this condition.

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This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels. It results in the dog collapsing after periods of intense exercise, even if they are normally able to cope with lower levels of exercise. There is a DNA test available which can indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.

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This is a genetic neurological condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. It causes sudden stiffening of the legs, often causing the dog to fall over and be unable to move. There is a DNA test available to indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease. The test is also recommended in Cavoodles.

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Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (GCL) is a genetic lysosomal storage disorder that causes neurological problems. It can affect several breeds including Cairn Terriers. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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GM2 gangliosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder that causes neurological problems. There are a few different types of this disease affecting different breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) is a genetic condition that can affect Labradors. It causes very dry and crusty skin around the nose that predisposes to infections. There is a DNA test available to determine whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect the brain from harmful chemicals. Some breeds have a mutation in this gene resulting in them being dangerously sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. It is recommended to test these breeding dogs for the MDR-1 mutation, so they do not pass on the sensitivity to their puppies.

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Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition that causes adverse reactions to anaesthetic drugs. It results in the body rapidly overheating and is sometimes fatal. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that can cause various problems including stunted growth and bone deformities. There are a few different variants of this disease that have been identified in different breeds. For many breeds there are DNA tests available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying the condition.

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Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD) is a rare genetic eye disease that has been identified in Labradors. It causes cloudy eyes and potential vision impairment. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma is a genetic eye disease that can result in puppies being born with very small eyes, a missing eye or abnormally developed eyes that may be blind. There are various different gene mutations across various breeds that can result in these conditions. DNA tests are now available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying these mutations.

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Narcolepsy is a genetic disease which causes affected animals to fall asleep suddenly following periods of excitement, such a feeding or play. These dogs might collapse and appear drowsy or might completely fall asleep. They usually grow out of the condition after about one year of age. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE) is a brain disease that can occur in Standard Poodle puppies. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Canine Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency is a genetic disease resulting in low levels of the PFK enzyme. It can result in extreme muscle fatigue, muscle cramping and severe anaemia. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Skeletal Dysplasia is an inherited form of dwarfism which causes the leg bones to grow much shorter than is proportional for the body. Affected legs will be short and slightly bowed outwards. Often the forelimbs are more affected than the hindlimbs, which can make the condition more difficult to spot in subtle cases. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Stargardt Disease, also known as Juvenile Macular Degeneration, is a genetic eye disease that causes gradual degeneration of the retina. This can cause blurred vision and difficulty seeing when moving quickly from bright to low light. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS) is a genetic disease affecting Border Collies. It results in the dog’s white blood cells not being released from the bone marrow properly, meaning they cannot fight off infections. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Getting your puppy home

Charming Meka Australian Cobberdogs supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Badges of Recognition

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About the Breeder

Why we got involved in breeding

A Breeder's Journey As we eagerly await Roux's litter next week, I wanted to share with you, my journey, the planning and process involved and my reasons for the decision to become a breeder of the Australian Cobberdog. My parents were breeders of Champion German Shepherds when I was a child. I worked alongside…

Our special touch

A deep understanding of dog psychology and the love, patience and empathy required to satisfy their instinctual needs whilst providing solid, fair but firm leadership.

Credentials

State registration

BIN0012149964843

Association

MDBA

Association number

28220

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Karen can get to know you.
A$5,000 - A$6,000

Complete Application Phone call Complete Contract of Sale Pay deposit $1000 Balance paid prior to 9 weeks of age.

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A$5,000 - A$6,000