Cockapoos

Cockapoos are friendly and affectionate little comedians with a sweet temperament and a zest for life.

Personality:

Cockapoos are bred for temperament, they tend to inherit the sweet, loving and friendly natures common with both parent breeds. They are highly intelligent, easy to train and also typically inherit the poodle's enthusiasm and tendency to be little jokers.

These dogs tend to be extremely friendly and thrive on social interaction. They hate to be left alone and can develop separation anxiety if left solo for long periods. They get along well with other pets and children although, due to their high energy and enthusiasm, they tend to do better with older children and should be supervised around young children.

Living With:

Cockapoos don't usually bark a lot, although they will let you know when someone's at the door. They have a moderate amount of energy and can be quite bouncy, but they're also happy to curl up in a lap or next to you on the sofa. They generally require about 15 minutes of exercise a day, which can be achieved by playing in the backyard or with a quick walk around the block.

Cockapoos do grow a long coat and depending on the generation their coats can be quite curly. They do require grooming every 8 - 12 weeks with at home brushing between grooms.

While cockapoos tend to be healthy and hardy dogs, they can be prone to the same genetic predispositions to health conditions that affect poodles and cocker spaniels. When considering a cockapoo puppy, it's important to do your research and seek a reputable breeder who does proper health testing on the parents.

History:

The earliest of what has become known as designer dogs, cockapoos were first created by accident in the United States in the 1960s. Impressed by the sweet and intelligent nature of the puppies combined with their odorless, low-shed coat, enthusiasts began intentionally crossing poodles with cocker spaniels in an attempt to recreate these results. This crossbreed has only gained popularity over the decades.

Cockapoos make excellent companion dogs and family pets.

At KS Cockapoos we health test and coat trait test our parents.