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Meet the breedThe spaniel–poodle mix with changing curlsCharacter, size, and what surprises new owners
A Cockapoo brings together Cocker Spaniel and Poodle lines, often with a soft coat that can curl or wave. Watch for tangles around the ears and legs rather than assuming a mix will be easy to groom.
Cocker Spaniel and Poodle can each leave a mark on this mix. The coat, size, and habits of the individual dog tell you more than the cross's name alone.
Parent breeds can pull size and coat in different directions. Measure your own Cockapoo, and ask your veterinarian what healthy growth and care look like for this dog.
Daily life & exerciseA day with a CockapooExercise, play, and a practical daily rhythm
A Cocker Spaniel–Poodle cross may relish sniffing, carrying a toy, or a brisk family walk. Give this individual a variety of games rather than assuming every Cockapoo wants the same one.
What would your Cockapoo love?
Add their age, size, and favorite things. We’ll find a few good places to start.
Training & temperamentLearning together with a CockapooGood manners and individual personality
Cocker Spaniels are often merry companions, and Poodles are eager learners. Practice coming when called and settling after exciting play; the cross's personality can lean toward either parent.
Coat & groomingThe Cockapoo coatGrooming and everyday care
A Cockapoo coat may wave or curl and can mat close to the skin. Check under the ears and around the legs, and plan brushing and trims for the hair this dog actually grows.
Bringing home a Cockapoo puppy?
Plan their first days with a little help from our puppy welcome kit.
Build a puppy welcome kitProduct starting pointsGood finds for your CockapooFood, play, care, and rest
Choose food for your Cockapoo's life stage and measured weight. The portion and fit should follow the individual, especially when there is no standard size range. Use this smaller dog's measurements for a harness, carrier, crate, or bed; a breed name is not a size chart.
Begin with a soft retrieving toy and a comb for the ear and leg furnishings. Check fit and usefulness against this individual dog rather than the cross's name.
Health & lifespanCaring for a Cockapoo over timeQuestions to bring to your veterinarian
Keep a record of your Cockapoo's weight, appetite, and activity as they grow. Your veterinarian can shape a care plan around this pet's age, health, and everyday habits.