Monday, March 25, 2013

What A Family Should Know When Considering Cockapoo Puppies

By Jill Faulkner


Cockapoo puppies were the firs of the now popular designer dogs. The offspring or Cocker Spaniels and Poodles are adorable and small. They have beautiful loving faces that are mixed with a wonderful personality.

These pets are generally affectionate and accepting of everyone, including the elderly, kids and pets of all kinds. They are small in size and love to cuddle but also large enough the romp and play with bigger dogs. Their zeal for life spreads to all around them. While they do well with kids of any age, most prefer older children.

These pets provide many of the best traits of both family lives. They offer the sweet and stable temperament of the Cocker Spaniel and the people pleasing personality of the Poodle. In addition they are hypoallergenic but require less grooming than a poodle.

The original breeders were looking to create a hypoallergenic dog with the personality needed to live in a home. While they are adorable at any age, the original qualities remain primary. When looking for these pets do not expect a discount for height or head shape, because the other characteristics get top billing.

Owners appreciate the good behavior of these dogs and that they do not do a lot of yipping or barking. They will sound off if someone approaches the door. They do sometimes suffer separation anxiety and will bark if left alone too long.

Since the pet is considered a nonshedding dog he can live in a home without fear of everything being covered in dog hair. This also makes them an ideal pet for those allergic to pet dander. The cross is known to have little doggy odor for its coat or skin. However, the pet does require brushing on a daily basis and will need to have an occasional grooming that includes clipping the hair.

These pups are available in four size categories. The standard stands 15 inches or more and weighs over 19 pounds. Miniatures are available standing at 11 to 14 inches and weighing 13 to 18 pounds. The toys are ten inches or less, offer a sturdy build and weigh six to 12 pounds. Teacups may be as tall as toys, but have much smaller frames and weigh less than six pounds.

All but the standard dog adapt well to living in a small home or apartment but must be exercised. In an ideal situation, the pet will have a small fenced yard in which the do can play, but the smaller versions do well as long as they are provided with daily walks to prevent them from becoming overweight.

Cockapoo puppies, known as the first designer dogs, are not a true breed. These hybrids often provide the best of both breeds. While known as lovable and affectionate, it is possible for the less desirable traits to show up in some dogs. Most of the time the new pup steals the hearts of all his new family and trains everyone to meet his demands.




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