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Alternative names: Cockerpoo, Cock-A-Poo, Spoodle
 

Cockapoo Appearance

General Appearance
The cockapoo has a squarely built appearance. The length from the body measured from the breastbone to the rump is approximately the same to slightly longer than the height from the highest point of the shoulder to the ground. The cockapoo has a long coat and is fairly curly. Somewhere between a cocker and a poodle, not to tight, not to loose. Their coat requires a lot of grooming and must be brushed at least 2-3 times a week.

Cockapoo Size

Size can be influenced by either parent's recent background. Adult individuals 10" at the shoulder or less are toy size. Dogs 11"-14" at the shoulder are considered mini size, and those 15" at the shoulder and over are standard size. Cockapoo size is judged by their height, not their weight. Two dogs who are the same size can vary considerably in weight depending both on their overall build and whether one is fat or thin.

Weights of individuals will depend on the factors explained above. To give a general idea of weight, a toy would ideally weigh under 12 pounds, a Mini 13-20 pounds and a Standard 21 pounds and up.

Cockapoo Temperament

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The cockapoo is a very people oriented, outgoing, and happy dog. The clown like personality appeals to young and old alike. The cockapoo has a keen intelligence any adult can appreciate coupled with a forgiving nature that makes it unparalleled as a children's dog. They are as much at home in an apartment as they are on the biggest farm. They are extremely easy to train to just about any situation.

Cockapoo Health

Cockapoos tend to have a lot fewer genetic problems than their parent breeds. This is due to what is called hybrid vigor.

It is important that the cockapoo's ears are kept clean due to the fact that they can be prone to ear infections. This is because of the long ears and is a problem in long eared dogs, especially cocker spaniels.

Cockapoo History

The Cockapoo has been popular in the United States since at least the 1950s. It has become so common that many, if not most, Cockapoos on the market today are the result of breeding male and female Cockapoos rather than of a direct cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle.

The Cockapoo is still under development. Strictly speaking, the Cockapoo cannot yet be described as a dog breed because it does not 'breed true'. In breeders' terms, 'breeding true' means that, when two specimens of the same breed are mated, the puppies have consistently predictable characteristics and will resemble their parents, rather than exhibiting random characteristics of the dog breeds in their parents' ancestries. Further, the breed standards of breeds-under-development are invariably freer, more open to interpretation and cover more observable types than those of established or kennel club recognized breeds.
 

• Cockapoo Club of America - Information about the breed, breed standard, locating a breeder, and puppy care.
• North American Cockapoo Registry - Breed registry, breeder referrals, merchandise, training and health information; cockapoo history.

• Animals and Critters - Pictures of two Cockapoos named Muffy and Pancho, and other pets.
• Max's Corner - Max, a little cockapoo, barks about his family and friends. Lots of photos, dog poems, dog quotes, and a memorial Wall of Love.
• Puffin's Place - The escapades of a Cockapoo with photos, and general breed information and links.

• CockApooNu - Photo gallery and links.
• Cockapoos of the World - Index of sites, connected through this web ring.
• The Spoodle (Cockapoo) Discussion Forum - Message forum.
• http://www.americancockapooclub.org/standard.html - American Cockapoo Club Breed Standard.

• Pet Name Finder from iVillage  - Search for dog names for your Cockapoo or puppy based on gender, letter, or categories, such as actors, athletes, and presidents. Vote for your favorite dog names.
• Alaska Dog Names - Native Alaskan dog names with English translation, provided by the Alaska Native Language Center.
• Dog Groups - Dog names in Latin, listed alphabetically and includes meanings.
• Dog Names - Database of dog names. Search for a name for your Cockapoo dog or puppy by category including fashion, sports, and personality.
• Dog Names - Dog names in English, English, and German.
• Dog Pet Names - Dog names in alphabetical order along with descriptions.
• DoggyNames.com - Dog names by popularity, meanings, and categories, such as cartoon, music, food, or personality.
• Dog-O-Mania - Dog names based on cartoons, literature, personality, and country of origin.
• Fur All Over - Suggestions for naming your Cockapoo or puppy. Add your own dog's name.
• Naming Your Puppy - Suggestions for dog names for your Cockapoo or puppy in alphabetical order.
• Puppy Names - Puppy names in alphabetical order.
• Puppy Names - Guide to select a name for your Cockapoo or puppy, categorized by gender.
• We Can't Think of a Name - Names for dogs, cats, babies, and boats.