 Cockapoos a cross breed, or some may call it a mixed breed involving Poodles. Cockapoos are the result of the fusion between Poodles and Cocker Spaniels. Cockapoos generally come in white, cream and tan colours, and is a well-proportioned breed, usually weighing in at 6 to 19 pounds.
It is difficult to determine how your cock-a-poo may look like when it grows older. It may have more of a poodle, or a cock spaniel. It is possible to look at the dog's parents, and determine how it might look. Some questions your should ask if you're wondering how your cockapoo would look like when it grows up:
Are it's parents pure breeds?
Are one of it's parents a cocka-poo as well?
However, strictly speaking, Cockapoos cannot be considered a real species. This is because Cockapoos are not confirmed to be able to consistently maintain roughly the same characteristics throughout different descendants. Some offspring may display more Cocker Spaniel characteristics while other may display more Poodle characteristics. Despite this, Cockapoos remain a popular choice due to its inheritance of its parents' positive traits.
Coat
A Cockapoo's coat draws characteristics from both its Poodle and Cocker Spaniel ancestors, usually making it long and fairly curly. Cockapoos are a great breed for people who tend to have allergic reactions easily. Because Cockapoos rarely shed hair, if any, it can drastically reduce the chances of hair-induced allergic reactions happening. Cockapoos should be brushed and combed regularly though, to keep its coat clean and tangle-free.
Intelligence
Cockapoos are capable of learning things fairly quickly, given their intelligence and desire to please. As such, Cockapoos should be easy to housebreak. Cockapoos should require consistent, firm, yet gentle handling as they can get a little sensitive when it comes to the tone of your voice.
Energy Level
Cockapoos can be relatively active. Having a yard is not a requirement for raising Cockapoos, but be sure to take it around the neighborhood for walks if so. Because Cockapoos have a tendency to overeat at times, regular exercise is important to keep Cockapoos healthy and keep overweight issues at bay.
Health
Noting its long ears, Cockapoos are vulnerable to ear infections like most other long-eared species. As such, it is important to keep their ears clean and dry to reduce chances of infection. Apart from this and a few other problems, Cockapoos are otherwise a pretty healthy breed, and can enjoy a long lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Temperament
Drawing elements from its Cocker Spaniel roots, Cockapoos may sometimes exhibit aggression issues whilst in the initial stages of meeting someone or something new. However, supervision and discipline can easily curb these issues, and they can be just as sociable towards adults, children and even other pets alike. Cockapoos are loyal and affectionate, eager to seek companionship from comfortable company.
Overall, Cockapoos makes for a great breed for any family. Given its intelligence, relatively few health problems, ability to get along with other life forms (from young children to other household pets) and ease of care, Cockapoos are capable of fitting into the lifestyle of any household.
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