Hi! So I was wondering about cocker spaniel poodle mixed? How much are they usually? What are their personalities? Anything I should know about them?
2007-10-21 10:36:40 · 6 answers · asked by Shelby P 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When I had a cocka-poo, I believe that we got it for free. It was not considered a "designer" dog like it is now.
The dog that I had was extremely smart, a good watch dog, very loving and just a great all around dog for a kid of about 9 or so. I remember I used to put Nicky in my basket that was on my bike and ride around the block with her and she was perfectly happy.
The thing that you have to remember is that the dog will need to go to the groomer on a fairly regular basis and get a bath and then get a haircut. They also need to be combed on a regular basis as their coats have a tendency to get tangled.
Good luck finding one that is right for you.
2007-10-21 14:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seen alot of them, they are ususally nice dogs, lighter boned than a cocker and most have a nice non pertective personality, some have soft non shed coats but most shed but not alot. They seem to be real cute and are popular, I'd advise buying from someone who breeds cocka-poo to cocka-poo instead of a first generation mix. Any yeah I know they are just mutts to some people, but to me a breed to breed crossing is different than a off the street mutt you know the mix.
2007-10-21 17:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by teenytiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a groomer for many years, my early experiences with cocka-poos made me wonder what could possibly possess anyone to breed them on purpose. You take a highly inbred breed and cross it with another highly inbred breed, and end up with a mutt that has all the hereditary health and personality problems of both breeds, and a lousy hair texture to boot. Plus, you have to either pay to have it groomed every six weeks, or let its easily matted hair grow long and struggle with keeping it brushed properly.
Over the years I did meet a few individuals that were wonderful pets that were not too difficult to groom, but I still wouldn't have one for the above reasons.
2007-10-21 17:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mattie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you should check out rescue organizations and tell them your looking for a good cockapoo. I have met all sorts of cockapoos and you can get a great one with a good poodle personality, a mean cocker personality or neither, they come in all shapes and sizes. But rescueing one is a great thing. You will be sure to not get a mean one!
2007-10-21 17:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by africadreamer06 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My personal advice, don't pay for one. Again, it's a mixed breed dog, not a purebred. You can't register this type of dog, so there's no reason to pay for (or even breed for that matter) a "cocka-poo."
2007-10-21 17:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why would you even be thinking about buying a mutt from a backyard breeder that is breeding his dogs for money. He will try to get as much money as he can for his mutts. Go to a rescue or shelter to get your dog. You will be saving a dog and not putting money into the hands of these greedy backyard breeders.
2007-10-21 17:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋