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Cockapoo Complete Guide: Temperament, Size, Coat & Care
Everything you need to know about Cockapoos — personality, size, coat genetics, grooming requirements, and how they compare to other doodle breeds.
September 25, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is a Cockapoo?
A Cockapoo is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle — one of the oldest intentional hybrid breeds, developed in the US since the 1960s. The combination of the Cocker Spaniel's sweet temperament with the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat has made them consistently popular for decades.
Cockapoo Temperament
Cockapoos are consistently gentle, affectionate, and highly adaptable. They have a lower-intensity energy level than many doodle breeds, are excellent with children, other dogs, and cats, and have a desire to please that makes training straightforward.
Size: Toy vs Miniature Cockapoo
- Toy Cockapoo (Toy Poodle × Cocker Spaniel): typically 7–12 lbs
- Miniature Cockapoo (Miniature Poodle × Cocker Spaniel): typically 13–18 lbs
- Standard Cockapoo (Standard Poodle × Cocker Spaniel): typically 19–30 lbs
Coat Type and Shedding
Most F1 Cockapoos have a wavy, furnished coat with light to moderate shedding. F1B Cockapoos trend toward curlier, lower-shedding coats. DNA coat testing of parents allows accurate prediction of individual puppy coat types.
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo
Cavapoos tend to have more consistent coat type and are often smaller. Cockapoos tend to be slightly lower-maintenance in energy. Both are excellent family companions.