Cockapoo Days in New York City
Up in the Bronx, a Cockapoo trotting along a tree-lined path seems to grin at everyone it passes. This cheerful cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle has a soft, low-shedding coat and a compact build that suits a co-op apartment or a row house with a little yard. Cockapoos are affectionate, smart, and eager to join every errand, which makes them natural companions for families who are always on the move around the city. A Cockapoo also has a softer bark than many terriers, which apartment neighbors in the Bronx and beyond tend to appreciate.
Van Cortlandt Park and Pelham Bay Park both give Bronx families room for leashed strolls, with wooded edges and open fields that delight a curious spaniel nose. In Manhattan, Riverside Park works just as well for a long evening walk. Wherever you go, check the coat and ears for ticks after trails through the trees, since a fluffy Cockapoo can hide a hitchhiker easily. These parks are also great for practicing recall games on a long leash, which keeps a bright Cockapoo mentally busy.
Those long spaniel ears and that wavy coat need extra attention in humid summers, when moisture can lead to mats and ear irritation. Brush often, dry the ears after damp outings, and avoid midday hot asphalt. In winter, salt and slush cling to feathered feet, so wash and towel them right after each walk. Radiator-dry air indoors can dull the coat, and a humidifier or conditioning spray brings back softness. The subway rumble and street noise of the city rarely faze a well-socialized Cockapoo.
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