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The 2019 Cobber Challenge |
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Most Australian farmers say a good working dog can do the work of at least two or three people. The Cobber Challenge will highlight just what a vital member of the team they are.
The Cobber Challenge is getting bigger and better every year. Entering it's fourth year, this year's Challenge will once again gather some of Australia's toughest, fastest and fittest working dogs, to test them in their natural environment.
The Cobber Challenge is getting bigger and better every year. Entering it's fourth year, this year's Challenge will once again gather some of Australia's toughest, fastest and fittest working dogs, to test them in their natural environment.
Dogs from each state will be fitted with a GPS collar over a period of three weeks. Their data - distance travelled, duration and average speed - will be uploaded to a website daily so you can follow the performance of individual dogs, as well as the best performing State. Points will be calculated daily based on this information to determine the Cobber Champion.
As well as the glory of being a Cobber Champion, and a year’s supply of Cobber Working Dog feed, this year’s winner will receive a $3000 cash prize to be attributed to one/any of the following pursuits:
- A working dog breeding program (existing or new)
- Further training for your working dog
- Participation in working dog trials
In an addition new to 2019, the Cobber Challenge data will also be compared to data from companion 'townie' dogs, to highlight the true grit of Australia's working dogs.
Cobber will provide the fuel for these dogs, as it does for thousands of working dogs every day around the country.
Want to throw your hat in the ring? Fill out the nomination form below. You may need to gather the following things before you get started.
Cobber will provide the fuel for these dogs, as it does for thousands of working dogs every day around the country.
Want to throw your hat in the ring? Fill out the nomination form below. You may need to gather the following things before you get started.
- A current photo of the dog you are entering
- The name of your local feed store
- 20-50 words on why you want to participate in the 2019 Cobber Challenge
- 20-50 words on why you and your dog think you can win the 2019 Cobber Challenge
- Your dog's track record in trials (if your dog competes in trials)
- Your social media handles (names)