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| | name = Cockapoo
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| | image = Cockapoo.jpg
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| | caption = The appearance of Cockapoos may vary.
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| | breedsย = Cocker Spaniel, Poodle
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| | altname = Cockerpoo, Spoodle, Cockerdoodle (AU), Cockapoodle, French Montay (FR)
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| A '''Cockapoo''' is a mixed-breed dog that is a cross between either [[Cocker Spaniel]] breeds ([[American Cocker Spaniel]] or [[English Cocker Spaniel]]) and a [[poodle]] (in most cases a miniature poodle or toy poodle). Cockapoos are easy to train dogs.
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| ==Breeding==
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| A Cockapoo can be the result of mating either the American Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel with a Poodle. They have been known in the United States since the 1950s.<ref name="hotdog">{{cite book | title=Hot Dogs! | publisher=Barron's | year=2007 | pages=36โ45 | isbn=0-7641-3512-0 | url-access=registration | url=https://archive.org/details/hotdogsfourteeno0000benn }}</ref>
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| Purebred breed associations such as [[The Kennel Club]], the [[American Kennel Club]], the [[United Kennel Club]] or the [[Canadian Kennel Club]] do not recognize the Cockapoo.
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| Due to their fashionable status, Cockapoos are one of the mixed breed dogs most susceptible to be bred by puppy farms or unscrupulous amateur breeders looking to maximize profit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cockapooclubgb.co.uk/where-to-search.html|title=Searching for a Cockapoo Puppy|work=The Cockapoo Club of GB - CCGB|accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref>
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| ==Health==
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| [[Image:12-wk-cockpoo.JPG|thumb|200px|left|A 12-week-old cockapoo.]]
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| As with a lot of smaller dogs they tend to be quite long-lived, and it is usual for cockapoos to live between the lifespan of 14-18 years, with some living into their 20s.<ref name=ACC>{{cite web|title=Cockapoo Information: About the Cockapoo Breed|url=http://www.americancockapooclub.com/train_info.asp|publisher=American Cockapoo Club|accessdate=April 17, 2011|year=2008}}</ref>
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| However, both purebred [[poodle]]s and [[cocker spaniel]]s can suffer from [[luxating patellas]] (loose knees), and this can be passed on to their offspring. For this reason, an OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) exam is recommended to check for this problem before dogs are bred.
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| Purebred poodles and cocker spaniels can also suffer from a number of eye disorders, including [[progressive retinal atrophy]] (PRA). A CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) exam and DNA test for PRA should therefore be performed before breeding.<ref name="fancy">{{cite web | title=Choosing a Breeder for Designer Dogs | publisher=Dog Fancy | date=2006-01-11 | accessdate=2008-01-22 | url=http://www.cockapooclub.com/ccapagesgen/DogFancy060111.pdf}}</ref> Cockapoos can also get eye infections if their eyes are not cleaned regularly. [[Rheum|Gound]] can form near the eye and get caught in the fur surrounding their eye.
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| Like many floppy-eared breeds, Cockapoos can be subject to ear infections because of the fur that grows inside their ears, so it is important to keep their ears clean and dry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://cockapoocrazy.com/2012/06/cockapoo-ear-infections.html|title=COCKAPOO EAR INFECTIONS - Cockapoo Crazy|date=2017-04-29|work=Cockapoo Crazy|access-date=2018-08-18|language=en-US}}</ref>
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| ==Characteristics==
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| [[File:Henley the cockapoo.jpg|alt=|thumb|Male American cockapoo.]]
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| Cockapoos have become popular because they generally combine the outgoing, loving personality of the Cocker Spaniel with the low-shedding, low-[[dander]] qualities of the Poodle.<ref name="cockapooclub">{{cite web | title=Characteristics of the Cockapoo | url=http://www.cockapooclub.com/ | publisher=Cockapoo Club of America | accessdate=2008-01-22}}</ref> Cockapoos are moderately active dogs; theย level of activity needed varies depending on the type of Poodle cross<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/cockapoo#/slide/1|title=Cockapoo Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts โ Dogtime|work=Dogtime|access-date=2018-12-04|language=en-US}}</ref>. If the poodle is a miniature then the Cockapoo will be a very high energy dog. Cockapoos can be very agile, excelling at "retrieve" games and enjoying activities such as swimming.<ref>[http://www.cockapoocrazy.com/2012/07/how-to-swim-with-your-cockapoo.html How To Swim With Your Cockapoo | Cockapoo Crazy | All About Cockapoos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Cockapoos are frequently very needy dogs and as such are not suitable to be left alone for long periods as they frequently suffer from separation distress or anxiety.<ref>[http://www.cockapooowners-club.org.uk/home-alone.html Home Alone - Cockapoo Owners Club UK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| The Cockapoo is a cross-breed, not a [[purebred]], and 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. Cockapoos are not the ideal first time dog because of their coat maintenance and high level of energy. Cockapoos need to be well socialized with both people and dogs
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| ===Colours===
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| [[File:Adult Cockapoo.jpg|thumb|right|A white cockapoo with brown markings.]]
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| Cockapoos vary in colour.<ref name="cockapooclubgb">{{cite web | title=Cockapoo Coat Colours | url=http://www.cockapooclubgb.co.uk/coat-colour-gallery.html | publisher=Cockapoo Club of GB | accessdate=2012-03-09}}</ref> They may be:
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| * Black with spots
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| * Black
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| * Tan, beige, or [[Buff (color)#Animals|buff]]
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| * Red, including auburn and apricot colours
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| * Brown, varying from light to dark
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| * Sable, a brown colour with tipping and shading in black
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| * Cream
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| * White
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| * Silver
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| * [[Brindle]]
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| * [[Roan (colour)|Roan]]
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| * [[Merle (dog coat)|Merle]] (commonly blue, brown, shades mixed with white or cream)
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| *Beige with brown and grey markings
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| Cockapoos can be one solid colour or can have complex markings. They can be white with patches of any colour. They can also have spots or freckles of colour, called ticking.
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| [[File:Smoky-climb-cardboard.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Cockapoos are often active and agile.]]
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| Cockapoos may also have a [[merle (coat colour in dogs)|merle]] coat, where random portions are diluted to create a mottled appearance.<ref name=Merle>{{cite web | title=Cocker Spaniels With Merle Coat Pattern | url=http://www.zimfamilycockers.com/merle.html | publisher=Zim Family Cocker Spaniels | accessdate=2009-06-07}}</ref>
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| ===Coat texture===
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| The coat of the Cockapoo will vary from dog to dog. Most will have a coat somewhere between the a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. However, some will have a coat more similar to the sleeker coat of the Cocker Spaniel, while others may have a curlier coat like a Poodle. Dogs with coats more similar to a Cocker Spaniel usually look slightly shaggy when their coat becomes too long. Due to the low-shedding, low-dander nature of most Cockapoo's coats, they are often times popular among people with allergies<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/cockapoo#/slide/1|title=Cockapoo Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts โ Dogtime|work=Dogtime|access-date=2018-12-04|language=en-US}}</ref>. Although the coat is usually low-shedding, it grows quickly and requires frequent grooming in order to prevent matting, as the long, wavy coat will retain dirt and debris. To prevent matting, owners can purchase a dog comb and groom their dog themselves.<ref>{{Citation|last=Drs. Foster and Smith Pet Supplies|title=How to Remove Mats in Your Dog's Fur (DrsFosterSmith)|date=2010-06-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rJVr9sQ1h8|access-date=2018-08-18}}</ref>
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| ===Size and weight===
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| 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,<ref name="poodles">{{cite web | title=The Poodle | url=http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/poodle.html | accessdate=2008-01-11 | publisher=Pet Guardian Angels of America | archive-url=https://archive.is/20130131043912/http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/poodle.html | archive-date=2013-01-31 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="cockers">{{cite web | title=The Cocker Spaniel | url=http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/cocker.html | accessdate=2008-01-11 | publisher=Pet Guardian Angels of America | archive-url=https://archive.is/20130131154234/http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/cocker.html | archive-date=2013-01-31 | url-status=dead }}</ref> and heights<ref name="AKCPoodle">{{cite web | publisher=American Kennel Club | url=http://www.akc.org/breeds/poodle/index.cfm | title=Poodle Breed Standard | accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref><ref name="AKCCocker">{{cite web | publisher=American Kennel Club | url=http://www.akc.org/breeds/cocker_spaniel/index.cfm | title=Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard | accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> of toy poodles, miniature poodles, cocker spaniels and cockapoos, using AKC standards and other information.
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| | Toy Poodle
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| | Miniature Poodle
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| | Cocker Spaniel
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| | Cockapoo
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| ==Breeders' clubs and registries==
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| There are currently three Cockapoo clubs in America that are working towards developing the Cockapoo by breeding successive generations, and establishing it as a recognized breed.
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| The Cockapoo Club of GB promote "Open and Ethical Breeding to Protect the Cockapoo of Tomorrow, Today." They advocate for a "Breeding Standard" over a "Breed Standard".
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| ==See also==
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| * [[Crossbreed]]
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| * [[Designer crossbreed]]
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| * [[List of dog crossbreeds]]
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| * [[List of dog hybrids]]
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| ==References==
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| ==External links==
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| * {{dmoz|Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Experimental_Breeds_and_Hybrids/Cockapoo/}}
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