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The Best Poodle Cross Breeds

Poodles are one of the most popular breeds in the world, and for good reason. They’re cute, they’re intelligent, and they can be trained to do almost anything! But not all poodles are created equal. Some have a sleeker coat than others. Some have longer hair than their cousins. And some will shed more than…

How Do I Keep My Cockapoo Cool In The Summer?

Most dogs struggle when the weather is warm, our Cockapoo Lottie is no exception. It’s really important to try and keep our dogs cool in the hot weather as dogs can overheat which can lead to illness and even death in extreme cases. We wanted to share some tips that have worked for us when…

How Much is a Cockapoo?

Cockapoos are quickly gaining popularity because they are friendly, soft, and absolutely adorable. A Cockapoo is a mix between a Poodle and Cocker Spaniel. They have been around the UK as early as the 1950s, but they have been rising in popularity over the last several years. Before adding any new pet to your family,…

Cockapoo Rescue

There are many reasons that you might want to rescue a cockapoo and if you’re thinking of doing so, you might be wondering what steps you need to take before you actually take your new dog home. Rescuing a dog is a very rewarding process, but it can also be quite complicated, so you need…

Cockapoo Full Grown

Cockapoos are a cross between Cocker Spaniels and Poodles. This means that they can be big or small when full grown! How big will your cockapoo be? How old does the breed change colouring? How much should my cockapoo weigh at full maturity, or how much do they weight as adults? These questions might have…

When do Cockapoos teeth fall out?

Cockapoo puppies teeth fall out when they are around 4 – 6 months old. You can expect your Cockapoo to have a full set of adult teeth by around 7 months and they will have 42 adult teeth! I remember somebody at work asking me when Lottie was a really small puppy “have any of…

Why does my cockapoo keep being sick?

Cockapoos are known for having issues when it comes to food and eating in general, whether that’s down to allergies or something else, the difficult thing can be trying to figure out what is causing the problem. We have had lots of issues with Lottie’s eating for the majority of the 2 years we have…
Cockapoo walking on the lead difficulties

Walking on the lead Difficulties

Ever since Lottie was a puppy, we have ALWAYS had difficulties walking her on her lead. When she was a tiny puppy going outside on her lead for the first time, she used to do things like stop and not want to walk! (I think this may have been because there was a lot going…

Are Cockapoos easy to train?

Cockapoos are extremely clever dogs so training them can be easier than it can be with other breeds of dog.  How long should it take to toilet train a puppy? I remember when we went to Pets at Home just before we brought Lottie home to pick up some puppy training pads. We got speaking…

Female Cockapoos in season/heat

How long does a puppy’s first season last? A Cockapoo bitch heat/season is the period of a dog’s cycle when they can become pregnant. Cockapoo bitch dogs usually have their first heat at around 6 months old, and then every 6-7 months afterwards. Each heat tends to last approximately 16-18 days. Dogs continue to come into season for their whole lives, unless they…