Anonymous
10/31/2013 10:12
Subject: Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
If I were to get a poodle mix, I would probably opt for the golden doodle - those guys are hilarious, clownish, fun. Love them!
Anonymous
10/31/2013 10:08
Subject: Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
Anonymous wrote:We had a recent experience with a cockapoo that wasn't pleasant. It did fine with it's own family but growled and barked at my kids and it was allowed to run up and growl/bark at other dogs. I don't know if it was just that particular animal or if that breed mix is hard to socialize.
I have heard stories about cockapoos/cocker spaniels being tricky around kids. Not sure if that's true or not.
Forgot to mention - when the owners left it alone in the house, it would bark and basically go bat sh*t crazy. Again, maybe it was just that one dog. I'm sure that there are horror stories out there about any breed.
Anonymous
10/31/2013 10:03
Subject: Re:Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
Anonymous wrote:I was just given a quote for a cockapoo by a breeder near Blacksburg, VA. $1000.00 for a male and $1200.00 for a female. That sounded high to me but I have no idea what is reasonable. Any advise from cockapoo owners?
Thank you!
That isn't high. That's actually low. I think 1500-2500 is more standard now days from great breeders.
Anonymous
10/31/2013 09:59
Subject: Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
We had a recent experience with a cockapoo that wasn't pleasant. It did fine with it's own family but growled and barked at my kids and it was allowed to run up and growl/bark at other dogs. I don't know if it was just that particular animal or if that breed mix is hard to socialize.
I have heard stories about cockapoos/cocker spaniels being tricky around kids. Not sure if that's true or not.
I have heard stories about cockapoos/cocker spaniels being tricky around kids. Not sure if that's true or not.
Anonymous
10/30/2013 12:31
Subject: Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
Cockapoo is NOT a breed. It's a mutt. Plain and simple. No reputable poodle breeder also has cockapoos.
If a breeder has more than one litter on the ground, they're most likely a puppy mill or less than reputable. Go elsewhere.
If a breeder has more than one litter on the ground, they're most likely a puppy mill or less than reputable. Go elsewhere.
Anonymous
10/30/2013 12:31
Subject: Breeders of Standard Poodles and/or Cockapoos
We had a standard poodle many years ago, then switched to standard schnauzers. Our beloved poodle unfortunately had Addison's disease followed by thyroid issues and skin issues. He died at age 3. He was a lovely dog. Not at all aggressive. Please be sure to research autoimmune disorders in poodles -- esp. addison's. Also make sure the breeder can provide certification about the parent's hops -- OFA Good or Excellent is preferred.