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A Cockapoo or Cockerpoo is a hybrid dog,
created by crossing a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, in most
cases the Miniature Poodle. Also by breeding cockapoo to
cockapoo of like generations. Breeders usually try to retain
the sturdiness of the spaniel, while retaining the wavy
quality of the Poodle's coat. A cockapoo (also called a spoodle or cockerpoo) is a hybrid dog and is often called a designer dog. It is bred by crossing an American Cocker Spaniel (or English Cocker Spaniel) and a poodle (in most cases the miniature poodle or toy poodle), or by breeding cockapoo to cockapoo.
Cockapoos have become popular because they generally combine the outgoing, loving personality of the cocker spaniel with the low-shedding, low-dander qualities of the poodle, and are altogether extremely lovable and cute dogs.The poodle parent also contributes intelligence and a tendency to be very active, resulting in a loving, intelligent, energetic and agile dog that sheds very little. Cockapoo's are also known for their outstanding loyalty and are considered very "cute" among most people.
Strictly speaking, the cockapoo cannot be described as a purebred because it does not 'breed true'. In breeders' terms, 'breeding true' means that the pups will have more consistently predictable characteristics, and will resemble both their parents, rather than exhibiting the varying characteristics of the dog breeds in their ancestries.
Cockapoos, however, may inherit the characteristics of either or both their parent breeds. While some cockapoos appear more similar to cocker spaniels, others will exhibit more poodle traits, creating a variation in cockapoo appearance and temperament. Cockapoo size and weight are a function of what type of dogs the parents were. Breeders usually use a toy or miniature poodle as the poodle parent. The following table describes the weights, and heights of toy poodles, miniature poodles cocker spaniels and cockapoos, using AKC standards and other information.
Health: Cockapoos tend to have far 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, as they are prone to ear infections. This is
because of their long ears, and is a problem common to long
eared dogs, especially cocker spaniels.
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.
Because of their poodle roots, cockapoos have hair instead
of fur, and are therefore hypoallergenic. This attribute makes
the cockapoo a very popular breed among people who are
otherwise allergic to dogs.
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