Cockerpoo breeders

[MyBoyChe]

I know, I know, they are not a "proper" breed but does anyone know a reputable person who has nice pups. They tick all the boxes for a friend of mine but she has no idea, and nor do I as I dont know the breed myself, how to find a responsible breeder rather than a puppy farm type breeder

 

[AmyMay]

What part of the country is she in?

 

[MyBoyChe]

Same as me, North Bucks, anywhere within about an hour is OK so 50ish miles

 

[Cinnamontoast]

There's a 'breed' society in the UK, probably the best place to start. For the right pup, be prepared to travel, we went 4 hours, others import. Don't put a crazy strict limit on yourself.

http://www.cockapooclubgb.co.uk/

http://www.cockapooclubgb.co.uk/ccgb-approved-breeders.html

https://www.britishcockapoosociety.com/

 

[Clodagh]

I imagine if you look for any breeder that can prove they have health tested the parents - and show you the results - you will be fairly safe.

 

[AdorableAlice]

With the new legislation now in place it is much easier to find a licensed breeder than it ever has been in the past.

Each licensing authority will have a public register and on there you will find comprehensive listings of breeders which will include type of dog being bred.

 

[blackcob]

What Clodagh said but sorry, I have to know (and not trying to be goady, honest!) - what boxes does a cockerpoo tick that a poodle or cocker doesn't?

 

[MyBoyChe]

Thats a very good question BC. I think its the appearance. I can sort of see it, they are very cute...but also very expensive for a non pedigree. In my day they would have been almost given away as cross breeds

 

[AmyMay]

I really like them. I know several and they're great, v. high energy, fun dogs.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Aren't they matched by Bichons, Cotons (school dog is this, super cute!), Maltese etc?

 

[blackcob]

See I look at them and think - sticky burrs, brambles, mud and hours of grooming. And the ones I've met have been so variable in size, appearance and temperament that I think unless you knew both parents very well (which doesn't sound likely for your friend if they are starting from scratch) the variables involved would put me off.

Agree with CT that there's any number of small companion breeds which could also fit the bill without so many unknowns. The very cutest puppy I have seen recently was a soft coated wheaten terrier - and I am not one for curly hairy dogs, but lord she was cute, I could have just munched her up!

 

[Clodagh]

I think though that the OP is asking about cockerpoos, so not much point telling their friend they need a Bichon (or whatever). I think cockerpoos are very even looking, for a cross, also noisy neurotic and mental, but then so are Maltese, Bichon etc.
And the coats would be soul destroying! But I imagine poodles are burr attractors as well.

 

[AmyMay]

I think though that the OP is asking about cockerpoos, so not much point telling their friend they need a Bichon (or whatever). I think cockerpoos are very even looking, for a cross, also noisy neurotic and mental, but then so are Maltese, Bichon etc.
And the coats would be soul destroying! But I imagine poodles are burr attractors as well.

Well no. There's a world of difference between a Bichon (never met a neurotic, noisy or mental one..... ) and Cockerpoo, obviously.

 

[windand rain]

One thing I persoally would want would be a 5 generation pedigree certificate preferably verifiable. I know some one who had a cocker bitch and poodle dog they tended to breed on first season as all the dogs lived enmass in the living room. they kept a bitch out of each litter so eventually the puppy being sold had the same dog as its dad, grandad, great grandad and great great grandad all sold for a huge amount of money and before long almost all poodle

 

[CorvusCorax]

One thing I persoally would want would be a 5 generation pedigree certificate preferably verifiable. I know some one who had a cocker bitch and poodle dog they tended to breed on first season as all the dogs lived enmass in the living room. they kept a bitch out of each litter so eventually the puppy being sold had the same dog as its dad, grandad, great grandad and great great grandad all sold for a huge amount of money and before long almost all poodle

That's always my worry with any type of dog with no papers. And when all the pups get sold to different local families in the same area and no one really knows who is who, the inbreeding doesn't bear thinking about....

 

[satinbaze]

A friend of mines boyfriend has a cocker x poodle. She has written a very good piece about grooming a poodle cross. Please read before considering one. (I hope this has copied okay)

I've seen a photo of a very matted Cockapoo that was 'groomed at home' doing the rounds again so wanted to share the perspective of what it's like to actually groom the dog at home properly.

Pippa is a really lovely dog but keeping her coat looking like this is hard work. It takes around 3 hours of grooming every other week and even then sometimes I find it needs to be cut shorter. I can't use any old shampoo, it has to be the good stuff with a good conditioner as well. She has to be fully brushed with a pin brush, then a slicker brush and then combed through when her coat is dry. Despite all of this sometimes she still gets huge knots in her coat. Sometimes it feels like I brush her, blink and find more knots. Her coat type and texture is unforgiving so one slip with the clippers or scissors and she looks like she's been in a fight with a hedge trimmer. I've been grooming my own dogs for over 15 years and I still find her coat to be very challenging at times.

If you're going to get one of these dogs and have never groomed a dog before, please don't try to groom them yourself. Please don't think that you can take your dog to the groomer once a month without brushing it in between and have it come back looking like this. Please don't think that using the cheap brush you bought from a supermarket once a week is going to be enough to keep your dog's coat in good condition.

Be prepared to invest significant amounts of money in your dog's coat, take your dog to the groomer at least once a month if not more, purchase high quality brushes and scissors to maintain your dog's coat in between grooming appointments and to socialise your puppy and get it used to being handled so that it doesn't try to bite the groomer all the time. If you're not prepared to do that, don't buy one of these dogs.

 

[MurphysMinder]

What Clodagh said but sorry, I have to know (and not trying to be goady, honest!) - what boxes does a cockerpoo tick that a poodle or cocker doesn't?

I was wondering the same, particularly as cockerpoos can be very different in type. I'm sure bc will agree that the ones we see at agility shows can look and act very differently.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

The trouble is that this cross is still very popular, so unscrupulous byb churn them out with no thought of health tests or temperament. God knows what sort of breeding co-efficient there is in the UK currently. There are no limits on number of otters, as of course they can't be KC registered.

Re the coat types, they can be very different. I used to spend a lot of time at the groomers at my yard when a friend worked there. Many of the poo crosses had straight hair. The ones who didn't often came in extremely matted. My friend kept the mats she cut out to remind the owner they have to brush between grooms. Shameful.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

What Clodagh said but sorry, I have to know (and not trying to be goady, honest!) - what boxes does a cockerpoo tick that a poodle or cocker doesn't?

It ticks the 'This is cool and fashionable' box, and the 'My mate has one so I want one too' much like huskies after Game of Thrones, no offence to those who own either, especially BC who knows what she's doing.

Trouble is, cockers may well need a job and I think some people rush to get the poo cross without considering that cockers may not make great lapdogs, don't exercise it properly then wonder why the dog is nervy, neurotic etc. I gather a lot turn up in rescue.

 

[D66]

Can’t comment on cockerpoos unfortunately but if you are interested can give you the benefit of SCWT experience. We had a soft coated wheaten terrier, they are lovely dogs.
I spent 15 -20 min every day grooming her ,i would sit on the floor in the living room with dog on my lap with slicker brush until all tangles were gone. Don’t think I ever mastered the show ring look with the scissors but got pretty good at it with monthly practice.

 

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I think though that the OP is asking about cockerpoos, so not much point telling their friend they need a Bichon (or whatever). I think cockerpoos are very even looking, for a cross, also noisy neurotic and mental, but then so are Maltese, Bichon etc.
And the coats would be soul destroying! But I imagine poodles are burr attractors as well.

My full Bichon was noisy but never neurotic or mental. Have know loads over the years and never met a neurotic, mental or difficult one ever.

 

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I have a shih tzu X Bichon puppy and a mini schnauzer X Bichon rescue boy, both are lovely dogs, the rescue boy was a terrified mess when he came but 15 months on he is a happy, friendly sociable little chap.