An Introduction To Cockapoos

Hi, my name is Simon James and I’m a Cockapoo owner and massive fan of the breed. I also own a website Cockapoo For Life that encourages responsible breeding and dog ownership.

This little book is meant to be no more than an overview of the Cockapoo breed to introduce people to this wonderful dog. You may be considering buying or rescuing a Cockapoo? If that’s the case, you need to know if a Cockapoo is the right dog for you.

For in depth advice, a series of eBook’s called The 30 Minute Guides is specifically designed for the Cockapoo owner and is available from Cockapoo For Life website.

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The breed known as the Cockapoo or Cockerpoo (Spoodle in Australia and Cockadoodle in Sweden) was the result of select breeding of Cocker Spaniels and Poodles in the United States circa 1950. The consequential litters were so wonderfully adorable that by the 1960s, a new breed of dog was beginning to emerge.

Things developed quickly and the new cross breed spread internationally to Australia, Sweden and the UK.

In those early days, the Cockapoo mix used two types of Poodles as preference in the breeding pool – the Miniature and the Toy. Using these dogs, the crosses tend to be roughly the size of the Cocker Spaniel parent or just fractionally smaller.

The British Connection

In the UK, the English Working Cocker Spaniel was introduced as the Stud dog. This was later varied using the English Show Cocker Spaniel and the American Show Cocker Spaniel, all of which have distinctively different coat types.

The Cocker Spaniel half of the equation also introduces a degree of variance because American Cocker Spaniels are slightly smaller than their English counterparts and have a longer coat. In the UK, generally the Cockapoo is 1 – 2 inches bigger than its parents.

Breed History

Once frowned up by guardians of pure dog breeds, crossbreeding has grown in popularity out of a desire to create breeds that suite the modern man and woman with its canine companion (although approximately 70% of Cockapoos are owned by women). As the need for working dogs has receded, a family pet has become the norm, as well as companion or therapy dogs.

This has caused breeders to hone their skills by producing so called “designer dogs”. Many popular crossbreeds are the result of matching specific qualities that complement each other that produces an excellent nature and a dog that thrives in a domestic setting.

Poodles have a virtually non-shedding coat, making the breed ideal to live cleanly indoors, while Cocker Spaniels are active, agile dogs. Both parent breeds have very attractive looks.

On average, the lifespan of all Cockapoos is 12 to 15 years.

Physical Characteristics

There isn’t a consistent look for a Cockapoo which is something breeders and owners find fascinating as they look so different. Some Cockapoos bear a greater resemblance to their Cocker Spaniel parent, while others are more like Poodles. Many Cockapoo breeders still specialize in “first generation” or “F1” puppies, a direct cross from the mating of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle.

Colors & Grooming

The next fun thing about Cockapoos is the wonderful variation in colours! including all of the following:

black
tan (from beige to buff)
red, (from auburn to apricot)
browns (light to dark)
sable (brown with tipping, shaded in black);
white / cream
silver (very rare)
brindle (very rare)
merle (very rare)
roan (an even mixture of white and pigmented hairs); phantom (black, tan and white)
part-black and white or brown and white

The color can be solid or come in patches. The type of the coat varies from Poodle style ringlet to Cocker style curly. Regular grooming is needed to prevent matting and dread locking. Daily brushing is highly recommended.

Cockapoos that inherit their coat from the Poodle parent require less grooming than those that inherit the Cocker Spaniel coat. One will need clipping while one will need a scissor cut.

Size and weight

The United Kingdom and The United States have by far the two largest populations of Cockapoos. Sizes will vary sizes according to the type of Poodle used in the breeding pair, but the following are fairly reliable standards.

Standard or Maxi Cockapoos are at least 15 inches /38.1 cm in stature and weigh more than 19 lbs. / 8.61 kg

Miniature Cockapoos stand between 11-14 inches /27.94-35.56 cm and fall in a range of 13-18 lbs. / 5.89-6.35 kg

Toy Cockapoos tend to have a sturdy build and weigh up to 12 lbs. / 5.44 kg and can reach 10 inches / 25.4 cm

Teacup Cockapoos stand under 10 inches / 25.4 cm and average less than 6 lbs. / 2.72 kg

Always ask what kind of Poodle was chosen to create the Cockapoo mix so you know how big your adult Cockapoo will be.

Personality and Temperament

Cockapoo owners will generally agree that their dogs have a unique temperament and engaging little personalities that are very amusing.

Cockapoos have a reputation for being needy. This is because they have been bred as a domesticated companion dog for 65 years. To avoid bouts of separation anxiety they should not be left alone for long periods of time. Crate training is recommended to deal with this issue. This is the process of making your dog familiar with a safe environment that becomes a ‘happy den’ for them.

Poodles and Cocker Spaniels are renowned as the most intelligent of dog breeds; so naturally Cockapoos are very clever.

With brains comes owner responsibility to keep your Cockapoo happily engaged. They will find mischief to keep themselves entertained when left to their own devices. If neglected and not trained to overcome separation anxiety this can lead to excessive barking, jumping up, inappropriate elimination and even harmful self-scratching.

This can be countered by a simple effective training programmed. Many owners also use synthetic bones since constructive chewing relieves stress and is excellent for the teeth and jaws.

Engaging in Games

Cockapoos do extremely well at negotiating obstacle courses and enjoy agility training. They love puzzle toys and are very social able with other dogs. Flyball is a popular training class for Cockapoos.

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