Cockapoos — also known as Cockerpoos, Cockerdoodles, or Spoodles — are a popular cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle, loved for their friendly nature, high intelligence, and often low-shedding coats. They come in a range of sizes depending on the Poodle parent used and can have wavy to curly coats in many colours. Their affectionate temperament and trainability make them excellent family companions and suitable therapy dogs.
Generations such as F1, F1b, F2, F3, and F4 Cockapoos differ mainly in coat predictability and genetic makeup. F1 Cockapoos are a 50/50 mix and can vary more in appearance. F1b Cockapoos, often around 75% Poodle, tend to have more predictable, lower-shedding coats. Later generations like F2, F3, and F4 Cockapoos are produced by breeding two Cockapoos together and may offer more consistency in the “teddy-bear” look many owners prefer.
Regardless of generation, Cockapoos are energetic, sociable, and thrive on interaction. They get along well with children and other pets, and benefit from regular grooming and daily exercise.
Read our Cockapoo Buying Advice page for information on this dog breed.
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*5 Star Licensed Breeder* I have one little boy unexpectedly re- available from my current litter of F1b cockapoo puppies. F1b cockapoos have a cockapoo mother and a poodle father. Parents are: Da
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Mum is Pippin, a cocker spaniel we bred ourselves. This is her second litter, Jackpot was the dad of the other litter too. Pippin's tested clear of AMS, DM, EIC, FN, PFK and PRA-PRCD. Patella luxation