Cockapoo Puppies have become popular because they generally combine an outgoing, loving personality of the cocker spaniel with the low-shedding, low-dander qualities of the poodle. This results in a very energetic and agile dog that is loving, intelligent, and sheds very little. The poodle side of the mix also adds intelligence and a tendency to be very active. Cockapoo Puppies may jump on furniture or balance on the arms of chairs. They love the ability to exercise regularly. Options are, either having a yard to run around in or having a human who will walk them and play with them.
Cockapoo Puppies are people oriented and affectionate. Most cockapoos are easy to train and they work well as a children’s dog. Overall, they are clever, mischievous dogs and resilient problem solvers.
Cockapoo Puppies are often active and agile.
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 consistently predictable characteristics. 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 Puppies also vary in color. They may be:
- Black
- Tan, beige, or buff
- Red, including auburn and apricot colors
- Brown, varying from light to dark and tan
- Sable, a brown color with tipping and shading in black
- Cream
- White
- Silver
- Mixtures of more than one color
Cockapoo Puppies can be one solid color or can have complex markings. They may be white, black or brown with patches of any other color, usually including colored ears. They also may have spots or freckles on the muzzle or legs. In addition, they may have patches over the eyes, on the cheeks, on the chest or under the tail.
Cockapoos may also have Merle markings, producing a coat that contains various shades of the same color because some hairs are partially pigmented. Black Merle and Chocolate Merle are two common Merle colorings. Many cockapoos have soft and silky fur, which comes from the poodle.
The coat of the Cockapoo will vary from dog to dog. Some will have the sleeker coat of the spaniel, while others may have curlier, coarser fur like a Poodle. For many Cockapoos, their hair will be a mixture somewhere between the two. This means that regular brushing and trimming will be required in order to keep the hair healthy and mat-free.
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.
