"Cobber" is colloquial for "friend" in Australian. They are a companion breed and therefore thrive in company. The breed has been developed to serve as therapy, service and support animals. They have exceptional human eye contact, and are very perceptive to emotional needs. As all humans are not alike in temperament, neither are all Cobberdogs, but they all share the above qualities. Some litters have more energy and love playing and fetching, while others prefer to loll around your feet. As with any puppy, they do not come trained, and do require consistency in training, and good socialization with other animals and humans in order to develop into that wonderful pet you always dreamed of. This takes time and energy, and poor training is not the fault of the breed as the responsibility falls on the owner to be consistent in this.