Leah D

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs

Greater Bendigo, VIC

Planned litter

Planning litter for Nov 2026

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Hi, I'm Leah D.

We are a small breeder of the Australian Cobberdog located in Central Victoria, Australia. Having worked in education and healthcare for 20 years, I have witnessed the remarkable impact these dogs can have on healing, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Known for their strong human connection, intelligence,…

Newborn & Planned Litters

Meet our Parent Dogs

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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

At Daley Connections, we take great care in ensuring every puppy is placed in the home where they are most likely to thrive. To support this, we utilise Jeanette Forrey’s renowned Temperament Assessment, a framework that allows us to observe and understand each puppy’s natural tendencies, confidence levels,…

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Health

Our breeding dogs are part of our family, and as such, they receive only the best care and attention when it comes to their health and wellbeing. We feed all of our dogs, breeding or non-breeding, a high quality hybrid diet of raw meats (including offal and bones), vegetables, Leading Raw patties, Lyka and Tucker…

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Home environment

When you purchase a puppy from us, you can be guaranteed that it has been raised and nurtured in a happy, healthy home prior to joining your family. We are fortunate to live on a semi-rural block in the outskirts of Bendigo, so our dogs spend plenty of time frolicking in our various yards. We have different fenced…

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Included with our puppies

We endeavour to set every family up for success when they adopt a puppy from us, which is why we commit to providing ongoing support and guidance to all puppy purchasers, for the duration of your pup's life. On puppy collection day, our new owners will be provided with a customised booklet containing everything…

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/3)

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs conducts 2 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Australian Cobberdog.

Canine Elliptocytosis

Canine Elliptocytosis

dna iconGenetic Test

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

PRA

PRA

dna iconGenetic Test

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

Additional Tests

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs conducts 27 additional tests available for the Australian Cobberdog.

Transportation options

Australia States

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

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

Our payment process

1. Complete RightPaw application. 2. Application fee of $250 is payable (if we believe we can meet the requests you stipulate in your application). Please remember our wait list time is approximately 6-12 months. 3. We inform you of the litter we believe will be most suitable for you. Payment of $1000 is due when…

Getting your puppy home

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

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About the Breeder

Leah D

Leah D

Daley Connections Australian Cobberdogs

Member since Aug 2022

A little about us

Our home wouldn't be complete without Nellie and Walter, our foundation breeding dogs. They live a life of luxury, treated as one of us, eating only the highest quality raw meals and engaging in regular cognitive and physical stimulation. In return, they offer unfailing love, comfort and companionship.

Why we got involved in breeding

During the depths of Covid, I began to observe the impact that lockdowns were having on children's emotional wellbeing. Fusing my teaching knowledge with my passion for Animal Assisted therapies, Daley Connections was born. I knew I wanted to continue impacting the lives of children, so I put my mind to work and now…

Our special touch

Having worked in the community for a long period of time, I have witnessed the impact that dogs can have on healing. I have a certified therapy dog and use him a few days each week to support children with their emotional regulation. I've heard children with selective mutism speak for the first time, had children…

Credentials

State registration

RB190291

Association

AAPDB

Association number

240003

Breeding since

2021

Clubs / associations

  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  • Puppy Scam Awareness Australia (PSAA)

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