| puplover98 |
| Posted 7/20/2005 2:19:15 AM |
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I don't know if a cockapoo is the right pup for me. Do they shed? Are they they hard to potty train? Some other advis would be nice?
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| animalluver8 |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:11:44 AM |
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A cockapoo is not an akc reconized breed. It is just a mix--a Cocker crossed with poodle. If you plan on getting a mutt, please try to adopt one from your local shelter or rescue.
If you get a puppy, I strongly suggest crate training. It is a huge aid in housebreaking your puppy. Whenever you are not watching or playing with your puppy, you put it in the crate with a peanut butter or cheese filled kong to keep it busy, and he can't go on the floor. It makes things a lot easier for both of you.
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| devilsbabigurrl |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:15:53 AM |
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Breeders of cockapoos say that they don't shed, but they really do. WHICH Dog do you know DOESN'T shed? It's if they shed more or less. |
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| lilmissktty |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:18:24 AM |
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If you want a cockapoo I say go ahead and get one. It is hard to say whether or not it will shed b/c it is not a purebred dog. You would have to ask the breeder or another cockapoo owner. If you have already picked a person or place to purchase the Dog you should ask either the workers or the breeders about the parents shedding. |
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| sandmama |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:33:01 AM |
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Chances are the shedding could go either way! Unless you can find out information about the brothers and sisters IF they had the same parents that would be the only way to know. AND you would have to check a few litters back. Since they are probably not mating "Cockapoo" to "Cockapoo", they are mating a Cocker Spaniel to a Poodle, you will have no idea about the shedding by looking at the PUREBRED parents. If you are truely worried about shedding because of allergies, stick with a Poodle who is already know to not be a "shedder".
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| animalluver8 |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:34:37 AM |
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| Quote devilsbabigurrl: Breeders of cockapoos say that they don't shed, but they really do. WHICH Dog do you know DOESN'T shed? It's if they shed more or less. |
 Thats very true. Almost every Dog sheds...poodles and bedlington terriers are supposed to the exception, but even if they don't shed, their coats aren't the easiest to take care of. Envypoodlecollection would know! |
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| devilsbabigurrl |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:48:34 AM |
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Bah poodles do shed. My best friend had a Poodle for 15 years. Brandy did shed, though very very little. But a lot of the times, Brandy's fur got kind of tangled and it would be VERY VERY VERY hard to brush it. She had to go to a professional groomer to get it done at a VERY high price. |
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| animalluver8 |
| Posted 7/20/2005 11:54:14 AM |
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Yeah, I figured they did shed. I'm not a Poodle person--i've never had one. But all the same, no breed of Dog is truly non-shedding. |
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| puplover98 |
| Posted 7/20/2005 5:10:42 PM |
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Thanks everyone that really helps a lot. |
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| envypoodlecollection |
| Posted 7/20/2005 9:48:21 PM |
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I just groomed a Cockapoo today. 
Honestly, I don't know why anyone would intentionally cross a Poodle with a Cocker Spaniel? I'd guess the main motivation is MONEY. Even so, I'm still unsure of what the motivation is for someone to go seek one out from a "breeder" and pay good money for it?
As others have stated, a Cockapoo may or may not shed heavily. (Either way, the Dog will need frequent grooming as both Cockers and Poodles do unless they are kept trimmed short.) The coat type, temperament and size at maturity of a mix breed pup will also be unpredictable. With that in mind, the only way you'll ever know ahead of time what you're getting when buying a mix would be to rescue an older Dog and that's really the ONLY WAY TO GO when considering one.
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| shoppingnicola |
| Posted 2/10/2008 1:56:53 PM |
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i have a cockapoo and got one because members of my family are allergic to dogs.
we were told our cockapoo would be fleece coated (there are 3 different types) but he is actually curly. you cannot actually tell what kind of coat your puppy will definitely have until he is older. we picked our puppy up at 10 wks.
my husband is still allergic to him but we wouldnt get rid of him for the world and yes he does still shed but probably not as much as other breeds.
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| PerfectPom |
| Posted 2/10/2008 2:55:30 PM |
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Quote shoppingnicola: i have a cockapoo and got one because members of my family are allergic to dogs.
we were told our cockapoo would be fleece coated (there are 3 different types) but he is actually curly. you cannot actually... |
I think your words may be falling on deaf ears since this thread started in '05 but carry on! |
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| shoobydoo |
| Posted 2/12/2008 6:49:23 PM |
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I have a Cockapoo myself. And let me tell you they are the best dogs in the world.I named my Dog Shooby.He dose not shed at all.He is great with kids,and he is so kind.I really hope you get a Cockapoo yourslf. I know that I love mine.PS They are easy too potty train And they are great with dogs and cats. |
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| mitchelldj |
| Posted 3/20/2008 6:12:56 PM |
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Quote envypoodlecollection: I just groomed a Cockapoo today.
Honestly, I don't know why anyone would intentionally cross a Poodle with a Cocker Spaniel? I'd guess the main motivation is MONEY. Even so, I'm still unsure... |
I don't know why anyone would intentionally NOT have a cockapoo for a pet. Dudley is the most even-tempered, loveable, dedicated, obedient Dog anyone could ever own. I wish I had 10 of them. He does not shed at all and is wonderful with children. He is a true friend and buddy!!! |
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| joeypoodle |
| Posted 3/21/2008 9:02:13 AM |
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I had a Cockapoo growing up. She was sweet but dumb as a post and never 100% housebroken. I now have a Standard Poodle.
The thing is, a cockapoo is half one breed and half another. You can never know what the Dog will actually turn out to be. Cockers are not smart dogs but Poodles are brilliant. A cockpoo may be dumb or smart or somewhere in between. They may or may not shed. Poodles don't shed unless they are in full Continental but Cockers do. Anyone who says cockapoos don't shed is feeding you a line. SOME cockapoos won't shed but there are just as many that will because they will take after the cocker side not the Poodle side.
Having a nonshedding Dog is WORK. They require lots of brushing and need to be professionally groomed every 5 to 6 weeks. In fact I have my own grooming table and I shave my dogs face, feet and base of tail weekly. People want non-shedding dogs so that they don't get hair on the sofa but lots of people don't realize that with a non-shedding coat comes a ton of maintenance. Poodles are awesome dogs but I don't think Poodle coat care is right for everyone.
I also had conversations with groomers who will tell you that "doodle" coats are the most difficult coats to maintain. They tend to get the Poodle undercoat with a different top coat. That spells trouble. Poodle coats (poodles are single coated and do not have topcoat) is the texture of wool. It mats EASILY. Then if you put topcoat on top of that wooly undercoat you have a grooming nightmare. Especially if it is shaved and the topcoat is damaged causing the undercoat to thicken. I had one groomer tell me that a doodle coat was more difficult to maintain correctly than it was to maintain a Standard Poodle in a Continental clip. The undercoat of a doodle needs to be stripped but since these animals are marketed as "non-shedding" people for some reason don't realize that they need to brush the Dog to the skin a couple of times a week and that the undercoat needs to be stripped.
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