clucker1 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thinking about getting one. Trying to do loads of research before committing. Anyone any tips or breeders, pref in the south-east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 The Cockapoo Owners Club can help you with questions about breeders, health testing and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 We got one last January and she is the most adorable and good natured dog we have ever had. They are a wonderful breed who are easily trained but do like to keep you on your toes! Can't help with breeders as we live in the NE but the general advice is to try and meet Mum and Dad and see the conditions they've been living in and I always feel instinct helps you pick a pup. We knew that Mum was small and so is Tilly but we weren't bothered by that but she's probably too small if we were to show her (which we have no intention to do so). Having a dog is such a wonderful experience, they are great company and walks are a way of meeting other like minded people. Please keep us posted with what you decide to do and if you want cute puppy pics I'm happy to provide some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 There's one at work, lovely dog but a lot to pay for a mongrel He is prone to getting grass seeds stuck in his curly fur, these then cause sores or abscesses unless they are removed regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 My son has one - in Australia - so that's not much help with breeders. But one thing to be aware of, is that some have more "cocker" and some have more "poo" ( if you see what I mean). Millie has a predominance of "poo" so is very dainty with poodle paws and build. In fact,the main cocker influence is in the ears. Having had 2 full blown cockers, I would say that Millie has more poodle behaviour traits. I have to agree with DM that's its an expensive way to buy a mongrel and, personally, I'm not sure the high price is justified by anything more than fashion. But very nice dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 There are always a few in the rescues, why not offer a home to a dog in need? I think people see them as lap dogs or pets when they are a mix of two working breeds, and clever ones at that, so they need A LOT of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy; as with any dog, boredom breeds destructive behaviour. Looks for a breed/mix of breeds that suits your lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thank you all. Yep, they are HUGELY expensive. OH is asthmatic and one of my visitors at work was walking one the other day and I asked her what type of dog it was and she said cockapoo and then said it was the first pet she had ever owned (she was mid 50s) as she is a very bad asthma sufferer. So a green light began to shine very brightly that at long last we might be able to have a dog. Since then and a week off work! I have done quite a bit of homework, and a friend has one whose child is allergic to dogs, but no problems with their cockapoo, I have had 2 terriers before, very strong willfull souls!!! and I wouldn't deem them suitable for family life....so hence the character bit of the cockapoo I find to be good. Any more tips most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 My mum and dad have one who is four now and absolutely lovely, I walk with them in the forest every day and we found her very easy to train in terms of leaving the wildlife/ponies alone and she is very biddable and sociable, I think they make lovely family pets. My parents are older and once she has had her walk she is very gentle and calm indoors. Her coat grows really fast so she has to be groomed every six weeks. The only reservation I would have is regarding the allergies, as the coat can be very different in each dog its not guaranteed that the coat will be suitable. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I'd reinforce that advice about allergies. One of the reasons my son got one is that he has asthma, but he still has some reaction to Millie so they have to keep her coat clipped short all the time. I think in most cases, the allergic response is triggered by the dander, not the coat. I remember reading somewhere that many of the cockapoo rescues are from people being disappointed by the allergic response. You will need to choose carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yes, my homework has deemed we need an F1 dog ie a cocker x a poodle. I understand nothing is guaranteed either, one thing the person I met said is if her dog plays with other dogs, she gets her OH to groom them off before entering the house. Patrica W...do you know where your parents bought their dog from? Think I might be in for a long trip if I can't find a good breeder in the south east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Sorry Patricia , that was meant for Mollyripkin about where her parents bought a dog from. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
