They generally require about 15 minutes of exercise a day, which can be achieved by playing in the backyard or with a quick walk around the block.Īlthough their coats don't require regular cutting like a poodle's, they do need to be brushed regularly - and some cockapoo owners do like to keep the coat trimmed to a certain length.

They have a moderate amount of energy and can be quite bouncy, but they're also happy to curl up in a lap or next to you on the sofa. They don't bark a lot, although they will let you know when someone's at the door. Living With:Ĭockapoos do well in apartments, although maxi cockapoos may be less well-suited for small living spaces than their smaller counterparts. They get along well with other pets and children although, due to their high energy and enthusiasm, they tend to do better with older children and should be supervised around young children.

They hate to be left alone and can develop separation anxiety if left solo for long periods. These dogs tend to be extremely friendly and thrive on social interaction. They are highly intelligent, easy to train and also typically inherit the poodle's enthusiasm and tendency to be little jokers. Personality:Ĭockapoos are bred more for temperament than for appearance, and they tend to inherit the sweet, loving and friendly natures common with both parent breeds.

Cockapoo puppies can be any color that you'd see in a poodle or cocker spaniel, including black, white, red, brown, sable, tan, blonde or a combination of colors and patterns. While their coats don't need to be cut like a poodle's, they do require regular brushing to prevent matting and remove debris that can get caught in their fur. Another characteristic that generally applies to most cockapoos is that they don't tend to produce a strong odor and don't need to be bathed often. One characteristic that is typical, yet still not guaranteed, is that cockapoos usually inherit the low-shedding quality of a poodle's coat. The coat can be straight, wavy or curly, and long, medium or short. The appearance of their coat is also difficult to predict or control and comes down to which parent breed's genes are dominant. Most commonly, though, cockapoos are created from crossing a cocker spaniel with a miniature poodle, creating sturdy, medium-sized dogs that weigh around 15 pounds and stand about 14 inches at the withers. Some breeders offer teacup cockapoos that are as tiny as 2 pounds. The adult offspring of a toy poodle can weigh as little as 5 pounds, while the offspring of a standard poodle - known as maxi cockapoos - can weigh up to 65 pounds. Their size and weight depends mainly on the type of poodle used in breeding. This offspring of a purebred cocker spaniel and a purebred poodle is also known as a cockapoodle, cockerpoo and cock-a-poo.Īs with any type of mixed-breed dog, the appearance of cockapoos is difficult to predict. The oldest of the designer dog breeds, cockapoos are not a true breed but, rather, a cross between the American cocker spaniel and the poodle. Cockapoos are friendly and affectionate little comedians with a sweet temperament and a zest for life.

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