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Dolf Stoppard

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123 months

Monday 25th August 2014
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Our eighteen week old Cockapoo.



We picked her up five weeks ago and so far she's been an absolute joy to own. Highly recommended as a breed if you're considering one. More than happy to provide details of the breeder we used, experience to date etc.

Dolf Stoppard

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Catz said:
Cute! smile

Big paws on her!
Coat is a bit deceptive. When she's wet she shrinks down by about two thirds!

Dolf Stoppard

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LaurasOtherHalf said:
My sister has one of those-doesn't half get some klinkers on its arse rofl

Bit of a little bugger at times but I'm sure that's all down to its training, they seem a great family dog-especially for anyone with allergies.

Best of luck with her thumbup
Yep. The one downside of a long coat. No shedding at all though so relatively clean floors. Other than the massive wet footprints that is...

Dolf Stoppard

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Tuesday 26th August 2014
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How big they end up very much depends on the parents - toy, miniature or standard poodle, English show, English working, or American cocker means they can vary from about 12" to 22" in height.

Your 'typical' cockapoo is a miniature poodle crossed with either an English or American cocker spaniel. American cockapoos tend to be a little bit smaller than English ones which are normally about 14" - 16" in height. Think typical cocker spaniel but with more hair!

Let me know if you want details of the breeder we used - can't recommend them highly enough.

Dolf Stoppard

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Character wise they have a great reputation - good with kids, friendly, loyal, intelligent, easy to train, great at agility, but not as high maintenance and subject to separation anxiety as a spaniel. Like any breed though, some will be a bit more 'mental' than others.