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Cockapoos
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A Cockapoo or Cockerpoo is a cross-bred dog, created by
crossing a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, in most cases the
Miniature Poodle. Breeders usually try to retain the small build
of the spaniel, while retaining the wavy quality of the Poodle's coat.
Cockapoos generally weigh between 20 and 24 pounds and
stand about 14 or 15 inches at the withers. Like their originating
breeds, Cocakpoos come in a variety of coat colors, both solid
colors and combinations. The general shape of the Cockapoo,
in particular its ears, mostly resembles the Spaniel, but the coat
and face are usually more reminiscent of the Poodle.
Temperament of Cockapoos
Cockapoos are well known for their loyalty to their owner, and
are known to get jealous if he/she pays attention to anything else.
They are not the most energetic of dogs, either; often sleeping all
day. They shed little to no hair.
History of Cockapoos
The Cockapoo has been popular in the United States since at least
the 1970s. It has become so common that many, if not most,
Cockapoos on the market today are the result of breeding male
and female Cockapoos rather than of a direct cross between the
Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle.
The Cockapoo is still under development. Strictly speaking, the
Cockapoo cannot yet be described as a dog breed because it
does not 'breed true'. In breeders' terms, 'breeding true' means
that, when two specimens of the same breed are mated, the
puppies have consistently predictable characteristics and will
resemble their parents, rather than exhibiting random characteristics
of the dog breeds in their parents' ancestries. Further, the breed
standards of breeds-under-development are invariably freer,
more open to interpretation and cover more observable types
than those of established or kennel club recognized breeds.
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