Koko was born in Victoria, Australia in 2005 to breeders Carol and Len Hobday and initially trained as a show dog.

He won the Golden Collar Award for Best Dog in a Foreign Film in Los Angeles for his portrayal.

[5] A painting of Koko with producer Nelson Woss by artist Adam Cullen was a finalist in the 2012 Archibald Prize.

However, he still continued to make appearances for the RSPCA and Dogs' Refuge Home WA[8] in return for donations.

[9] Koko died from heart failure on 18 December 2012, in Perth, Western Australia.