Cockapoo Breed Information
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Color(s): white, cream, tan, apricot, red, and all combinations of these.
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Coat: The Cockapoo is a mixed breed without a breed standard, however the preferred coat is dense, curly or heavily wavy, and close. The Cockapoo should carry coat characteristics from both the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel. The coat of the Cockapoo will vary from dog to dog. Some will have the sleeker coat of the spaniel, while others may have curlier, coarser fur like a Poodle. For many Cockapoo's, their hair will be a mixture somewhere between the two.
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Overview: Cockapoos have been known in the United States since about 1950 and they have continued to increase in popularity. Cockapoos have become popular because they generally combine the outgoing, loving personality of the cocker spaniel with the low-shedding, low-dander qualities of the poodle.The Cockapoo is highly intelligent, retaining much of that from the Poodle breed, and becoming very popular as a companion animal. A sturdy little dog, they have a great disposition. This breed can also be somewhat passive and can also be dog aggressive if not given the proper socialization.
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Character: The Cockapoo is loyal, intelligent, and very affectionate. This dog is fairly easy to train being mixed with what is said to be one of the smartest dogs in the world. Being that this dog is mixed with the Poodle, he makes a wonderful training student. Having a very sweet nature, this dog is sure to steal the hearts of many.
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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 as with any dog should always be supervised.
Health/Life Expectancy: Although most cockapoos are healthy, they can suffer from certain problems common to their parent breeds. Both poodles and cocker spaniels can suffer from luxating patellas (loose knees). Poodles and cocker spaniels can also suffer from a number of eye disorders, including (PRA). Like many floppy-eared breeds, cockapoos can be subject to ear infections, and it's important to keep their ears clean and dry. Although they can suffer from certain health problems, overall cockapoos are healthy, happy dogs. As with a lot of smaller dogs they tend to be quite long-lived, and it's not unusual for cockapoos to live to 15 years or more.
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Care: The Cockapoo should be brushed regularly. Regular brushing and trimming will keep the hair healthy and matt-free. This breed is little to no shedding, however when being brushed hair does come out making shedding even less common.
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Training: The Cockapoo is a very intelligent dog, making training a breeze at times. This dog does well in obedience, and with the right training techniques and proper handling this dog will thrive. This dog requires firm handling, but can be somewhat sensitive to the tone of your voice so training should be consistent and relatively firm yet gentle.
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Activity: The Cockapoo is a happy-go-lucky dog that loves to run and play with his family, they also enjoy swimming. No yard is fine, but this dog does require daily walks. They also have the tendency to overeat so exercise is needed for this dog to stay healthy.
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