Picking your Dog’s
breed is the most important factor in deciding which
puppy to purchase. As each breed is unique in size, temperament
and habits, certain breeds also may have special needs.
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any questions you may have regarding the breed you are
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A Cockapoo or Cockerpoo is a hybrid dog, created by crossing an American Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, in most cases the Miniature Poodle or Toy Poodle. Also by breeding cockapoo to cockapoo of like generations. Breeders usually try to retain the small build of the American Cocker Spaniel, while retaining the wavy quality of the Poodle's coat.
Height: 10 to 15 inches
Weight: 12 to 20 pounds
15 years or more.
n/a
Temperament:
This breed is eager to please, vigorous, and friendly, making him a popular choice as a companion. The Cockapoo generally gets along with children and other animals, but should always be supervised. The Poodle and Spaniel in this mix can both have aggression problems if not dealt with at a young age.
Grooming:
The Cockapoo should be brushed and combed regularly. It is said that this breed is little to no shedding, however when being brushed hair does come out making shedding even less common. Clipping is required at least once a year.
Origin:
Cockapoos have been known in the United States since about 1950. The earliest known dictionary reference was a 1960 OED citation These days they can also be the result of breeding cockapoo to cockapoo rather than of a direct cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. Cockapoos have also become very popular in other countries. In Australia they are usually called spoodles, and in Sweden they are called a cockerpoo. They can be the result of mating either the American Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel with a poodle, or of breeding successive generations of spoodles.
