All About The Cockapoo

  • Height at the withers : Males 25 - 38 cm | Females 25 - 38 cm
  • Average weight : Males 5.4 - 10.9 kg | Females 5.4 - 10.9 kg
Because Cockapoos are a cross-breed, they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes with some dogs leaning towards the Cocker Spaniel whereas other inherit more Poodle traits whether it’s their physical traits or their temperaments. Some dogs may have the curly coat of a Poodle and others could have much straighter and longer hair because they inherited more of a Spaniel’s coat, so it really does depend on the luck of the draw as to how a puppy Cockapoo turns out.

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Temperament

Cockapoos are highly adaptable dogs and they are extremely affectionate and loyal to their families by nature. They are also highly intelligent, having inherited this from both their parent breeds. Poodles are among the smartest dogs on the planet and Cockers boast being very clever too although both the Poodle and the Cocker can be a little too clever for their own good, a trait that Cockapoos certainly know how to use to their advantage.

They are renowned for being happy, fun-loving characters that are a pleasure to have around.

Cockapoos love playing interactive games and are known to be fast on their feet and very agile. Much like their parent breeds, a tired Cockapoo is a well-behaved, obedient dog and the best way to tire one of these charming, intelligent dogs out, is to give them a ton of exercise that includes lots of interactive playtime. They enjoy all sorts of canine sports which includes activities like agility and flyball which they excel at.

Are they a good choice for first time owners?

Cockapoos are a very good choice for first time dog owners thanks to their sweet, kind, amenable and loyal natures. They are easily trained because Cockapoos are intelligent dogs and they love the one to one contact they are given during a training session. They are one of the most amenable dogs around and like nothing more than to please which is just one of their most endearing traits. Cockapoos are highly adaptable and are just as happy living in a town as they are living in a home in the country, providing they are given enough daily exercise and mental stimulation, that is.

What about excessive barking?

Being so intelligent, a trait Cockapoos inherit from both their parent breeds, these charming dogs can be taught not to bark excessively or for no reason, but this needs to be done when a Cockapoo is young and should be part of the limits and boundaries their owners set for them.

Do Cockapoos like water?

Most Cockapoos like being around water and are strong swimmers, but care should always be taken when a puppy first starts showing signs of wanting to be in water. It also pays to be extra careful when walking a Cockapoo anywhere near more dangerous water courses just in case they decide to leap in.

Children and Other Pets

Cockapoos are known to be very good around children which is why they make such wonderful family pets and why they have been a popular choice with people both here in the UK and elsewhere in the world for so long. However, any interaction between dogs and younger children should always be supervised by an adult to make sure playtime does not get too boisterous which could end up with someone getting hurt.

They are also known to be social dogs by nature, especially if they have been well socialised from a young enough age which in short, means Cockapoos generally get on well with other dogs and animals and this includes the family cat. Having said this, a Cockapoo would think nothing of chasing a neighbour’s cat if they ever get the chance to. As with other dogs, care should be taken when they are around smaller pets they don’t already know just to be on the safe side.

The truth behind hypoallergenic dogs

People believe that by buying a cockapoo that they are buying a hypoallergenic dog and for people with allergies, then problem solved! This is not strictly speaking true…one of the most common causes of pet allergy is the dander, which are the dead skin cells attached to the fur. The belief is that by buying a non shedding or low moulting dog then the dander stays on the animal rather than onto the carpet or into the air thus limiting the exposure. However being that the cockapoo is a cross breed it is possible for puppies to take more to the spaniel than to the poodle and so having a moulting coat and there is no real way of telling early doors. So before thinking of buying a cockapoo for hypoallergenic reasons then it would be advised to find someone with a cockapoo to spend time with to assess how one may react.