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The Cockapoo crosses the Cocker Spaniel with the Poodle. It is one of the oldest intentional Poodle crosses, dating in the United States to at least the 1960s, and it remains a favorite for its merry, affectionate temperament and hypoallergenic coat. Decades before the word doodle entered common use, the Cockapoo was already proving the formula worked.
Cockapoos are friendly, gentle, and eager to please, blending the Cocker's sweetness with the Poodle's smarts. They are typically excellent with children, patient, and highly trainable, excelling in obedience and as therapy dogs. They are people-focused and can be prone to separation anxiety if left alone too long. Most are moderately energetic and playful without being hyperactive.
Cockapoos come in several sizes driven by the Poodle parent. Toy: up to about 10 inches, 6 to 12 lbs. Miniature: 11 to 14 inches, 13 to 18 lbs. Standard or Maxi: 15 inches and taller, up to about 19 to 25 lbs.
Most Cockapoos mature around 12 to 20 lbs and 10 to 15 inches.
The coat ranges from wavy to curly and is hypoallergenic. Brush several times weekly and schedule professional grooming every six to eight weeks. The Cocker's floppy, furred ears trap moisture and are prone to infection, so routine ear cleaning is essential. Matting develops around the ears, legs, and belly without regular care.
Cockapoos can inherit hip dysplasia from the Cocker side, progressive retinal atrophy and other eye conditions including glaucoma and cataracts, luxating patella, familial nephropathy, and phosphofructokinase deficiency. Ear infections are common in this cross, and itchy skin occurs more often than in either parent breed. Recommended parent testing includes progressive retinal atrophy, familial nephropathy, and phosphofructokinase DNA tests plus hip screening.
Cockapoos have moderate energy and need roughly 30 to 60 minutes of daily activity through walks, fetch, and play. They adapt well to apartments or houses provided they get exercise and company. They are companion dogs that should live indoors with the family.
Typical lifespan is 12 to 15 years, with smaller, well-bred individuals sometimes reaching further. Weight management matters, as they gain easily, along with dental care and ear hygiene.
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