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This adorable little hybrid is the result of crossing a Cocker Spaniel with a Poodle. Known in the United States since about 1950, many Cockapoo puppies are now the result of breeding between two adult Cockapoos, rather than starting with the original purebreds. It is not acceptable to breed a Cockapoo with a Cocker Spaniel or with a Poodle. This would produce a dog that is ¾ of one breed and ¼ of the other, while the Cockapoo is defined as a 50:50 combination of DNA. In other countries, this same dog is called the Spoodle, resulting from a different combination pattern of the same two breed names.

The Cockapoo draws its characteristics from both of its parent breeds. From the Cocker Spaniel, the Cockapoo inherits most of his personality traits, such as being outgoing and loving. The Cocker Spaniel genetics also bring a sturdy body, as well as the ear infections common to floppy-eared breeds. The Poodle inheritance includes intelligence, high activity level, low-level shedding, and low dander production.

Some purebred breeders will tell you that a hybrid dog inherits only the worst tendencies of each of the parent breeds. This may be a glass half-full vs. glass half-empty type of argument. What Cockapoo breeders have noted is that the Cocker-Poodle mix brings out the best in both breeds, known as hybrid vigor. In fact, Cockapoos have a longer life span than many dogs of their size, living as long as 18 to even 22 years. In addition, by crossing two different breeds, you are enlarging the gene pool, thus reducing the chances that defects will be reproduced in successive generations. Why a first generation cockapoo or schnoodle?

The Poodles most commonly bred to Cocker Spaniels are the toy and miniature. The Toy Poodle stands less than 10 inches and weighs just 6 to 9 pounds. The Miniature Poodle stands 10 - 15 inches and weighs 12 to 17 pounds. The Cocker itself stands 12 to 13 inches tall and weighs 15 to 23 pounds. The mating produces a Cockapoo somewhere in between the two, standing 10 - 15 inches tall and weighing 6 - 20 pounds.

The wide range in the Cockapoo's stats is likely the result of the fact that some breeders use toy poodles, producing Cockapoos at the low end of the range, while others use miniature poodles, producing the larger Cockapoos. The proposed breed standard for the Cockapoo includes four ranges to differentiate between the various sizes. A Teacup Toy is under six pounds, a Toy is 6 - 12 pounds, a Miniature is 13 - 24 pounds, while a Maxi is over 25 pounds.

The coat of a Cockapoo may be any color. The style ranges, as you might expect, from the defined curls of a Poodle to the wavy, nearly straight, hair of a Cocker. However, the dog should not totally resemble either of the parent breeds. The fur around the eyes is generally trimmed to prevent the dog's vision from being obscured. Other than that, the fur may be clipped to 1 to 2" "puppy cut" or left naturally long, which requires frequent brushing to prevent tangles. The tail if undocked may be carried straight or curled. Acura Cockapoos docks all tails, no exceptions.

If you are thinking about getting a Cockapoo as your next family pet you should also know that it is important, as with any pet, to keep them well groomed. Keep the hair around their eyes trimmed so not to interfere with their eye sight. Clip all areas that can become matted such as under their arm pits, the tail area, and their ears.You can learn to groom your cockapoo yourself or ask your friends who have dogs to recommend a good groomer.

Some of the problems common to Cocker Spaniels and Poodles should be less likely in first generation Cockapoos because of the enlarging gene pool. Read all about the Heterosis Affect for more information.

I highly recommend that you do all the research you can. The more you know about the Cockapoo the easier it will be for you to decide if this is the right pet for you. As with any pet though, lots of love and affection, regular vet checks, and keeping them groomed will keep your pet your buddy for years to come.

Temperament: Very active, intelligent, loyal and affectionate. Also very eager to please.

Children: Good, ideal dog for children.

Other Pets: Good, they get along well with other dogs and other pets.

Special Skills: Intent observer.

Watch-dog: Moderate

Guard-dog: Very Low

Care and Exercise: Exercise is moderate, daily walks are recommended. Grooming is high, regular brushing is very important.

Training: Easy to train.

Learning Rate: High obedience and problem solving skills.

Activity: Indoor and outdoor activity is moderate.

Living Environment: Very adaptable to any environment. Ideal for apartments because of their small size.

Health Issues: Very low incidences for skin, patellas, eye and hip problems, usually very healthy dogs.

Life Span: 14-18 years, some may live up to 22 years.

Country of Origin: America

History: Originated in the U.S. in the 1960’s. It’s a cross between the American Cocker Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle.

Not registered by the AKC. Recognized by the Continental Kennel Club.