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Most 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.
For the first time, the Cobber Challenge is going Trans-Tasman – with farm dogs from New Zealand invited to compete against their Australian counterparts.
For the first time, the Cobber Challenge is going Trans-Tasman – with farm dogs from New Zealand invited to compete against their Australian counterparts.
Twelve dogs from throughout Australia and New Zealand will be fitted with a GPS collar to track their distance, working duration and speed over a three-week period. Points are awarded, the dogs are ranked, and by the end of the challenge, a new Cobber Champion is crowned.
The 2021 Cobber Challenge will run from Monday 16 August to Sunday 5 September.
As well as the glory of being a Cobber Champion, and a year’s supply of Cobber Working Dog feed for the winning dog, this year’s winner will receive a $3000 cash prize (in local currency of either Australian or New Zealand dollars) 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
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.
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 2021 Cobber Challenge
- 20-50 words on why you and your dog think you can win the 2021 Cobber Challenge
- Your social media handles (names)
This nomination form takes 10 minutes. The answers should save in your browser if you exit the form and return to it later. However some browser settings or actions including a hard reset or clearing cache will delete your answers.