Cockapoos??

chris_n_tj

My god the poor poster only asked for a bit of info. This has turned intop a witch hunt. Lets face it dogs/cats/pets are a bit like humans, big little, fat slim. What the hell does it matter, if a animal (I hate the word pet) is in a good loving home, and gives love what does it mater if its a heinz or a pure bred. I have a Bichon frise chosen because of the none sheading of hair. I looked into the breed fully before I chose. My dog has health issues which couldnt have been known about before birth. But I wouldnt change him for the world. I now help to rehome unwanted Bichons, of which there are many. Please stop the bickering and get back to the "put the animal first" this forum might just get back to being nice again.
I also hate PUPPY FARMS and people out to make a fast buck out of poor lady dogs.
CHris n TJ

pink_piggy17

Hi, do consider a rescue dogs, they is usually nothing at all wrong with them, they are just normal dogs that have been dumped. I don't know why people always assume a dog from a rescue is going to have issues or be more difficult than a bought dog, you can also get puppies in rescues you know.

Anyway, definetly don't buy a cockapoo! They are usually bred by people cottoning on to this new trend of mix-two-breeds-and-sell-for-an-outrageous-price. For the prices these people charge, you could buy a top quality, registered, health tested purebred dog.

You can get a lovely pet dog or pup from a rescue center for a donation! It's helping the dog you adopt, freeing up a space for another dog in need, and not supporting an unscrupulous breeder.

Raksha

It makes me so sad to see everyone who breeds a cross bred dog on purpose getting labelled as a back yard breeder or puppy farmer. There ARE responsible breeders of 'Doodles' out there who do get their breeding stock health checked, who do home check their new owners, who do socialise their puppies and offer life time support. The hard bit is finding them - http://www.labradoodle.org.uk/index.php and http://www.labradoodletrust.com/ are two Labradoodle organisations who promote good breeding practises, and I suspect there are similar organisations for Cockapoos too.

moneylover

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The other problem which worries me is temperament. Now I know cocker's and I know how wilful some strains are - some more so then others. But they are extremely intelligent dogs and because of that they need a awful lot of handling.



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Hello, my daughter has just bought a cockerpoo from a breeder in Cambridge. I havent met the dog yet.
However, I am having a dog too and have more or less settled on a cocker. Am a bit concerned about your comment about some cocker strains being 'wilful' what do you mean and how can I tell? I was going to get a show strain. Do I just rely on a good breeder. I know that cockers are intelligent and that they need good training but 'wilful' am not so sure about!
I really just need this question answered, thank you, am not wanting to get into a discussion about rescue dogs versus breeds! In no way do I wish to be rude but have noticed that this discussion worms its way into a lot of threads!
Many thanks

donnap83

chris_n_tj wrote: »

My god the poor poster only asked for a bit of info. This has turned intop a witch hunt. Lets face it dogs/cats/pets are a bit like humans, big little, fat slim. What the hell does it matter, if a animal (I hate the word pet) is in a good loving home, and gives love what does it mater if its a heinz or a pure bred. I have a Bichon frise chosen because of the none sheading of hair. I looked into the breed fully before I chose. My dog has health issues which couldnt have been known about before birth. But I wouldnt change him for the world. I now help to rehome unwanted Bichons, of which there are many. Please stop the bickering and get back to the "put the animal first" this forum might just get back to being nice again.
I also hate PUPPY FARMS and people out to make a fast buck out of poor lady dogs.
CHris n TJ

AGREED! Its up to the OP whether she chooses to get a dog via a breeder or a rescue home. Stop fording the issue down peoples throats. Meh...

I have a poodle. When the time comes I will buy another poodle. Possibly a cockapoo. I prefer a non moulting dog, as i tend to get allergies.

donnap83

pink_piggy17 wrote: »

Hi, do consider a rescue dogs, they is usually nothing at all wrong with them, they are just normal dogs that have been dumped. I don't know why people always assume a dog from a rescue is going to have issues or be more difficult than a bought dog, you can also get puppies in rescues you know.

Have you thought that maybe she simply doesn't want a rescue dog?!

Anyway, definetly don't buy a cockapoo! They are usually bred by people cottoning on to this new trend of mix-two-breeds-and-sell-for-an-outrageous-price. For the prices these people charge, you could buy a top quality, registered, health tested purebred dog.

Codswallop!

You can get a lovely pet dog or pup from a rescue center for a donation! It's helping the dog you adopt, freeing up a space for another dog in need, and not supporting an unscrupulous breeder.

Again, maybe the OP doesn't want a rescue dog?! I bred from my female poodle. Best thing we did for her. Born to be a mother.

Take your soapbox elsewhere.

catkins

Labradoodles, cockerpoos, springadors, porkies (yorkshire terrier and pug) - all a fad. Designer dogs with silly names. I just don't see why people buy them. There are plenty of breeds of dog, big, small, hairy, moulting, non moulting. Yes there are dogs that do not moult and, contrary to what breeders of labradoodles may say, lots of them do moult. Also they can vary very much in size and look. I would guess the same can be said of cockerpoos.

The rescue centres in this country are overflowing with discarded dogs and lots of them will be put to sleep because no owner will be found. I am not saying everyone who wants a dog should go for a rescue but it's time that the number of dogs breed in this country was reduced so we should not be encouraging people to jump on the dog breeding wagon for people who want a fad dog with a silly name.

suki1964

Why are people getting so het up on a thread last posted to in 2009????


Moneylover, in answer to your question. The only way you are going to get an idea on the temperament of any dog you buy, is to see other family members.

When i went to meet my breeder I was introduced to both sire and dam, brothers and sisters from previous litters and aunts uncles and all sorts.

And yes my lad is a wilful wee sod

His dad is a crufts champion and when he was being shown you knew it - I think the whole arena did. He was gobby and obstinate, but a beautiful specimen of a dog that he was used as a stud to many a !!!!! - as long as they were placid

See a good breeder will only mate their dogs/!!!!!es to improve the breed so do a lot of research into who they are being bred to.

Now the litter my lad came were all pretty strong gobby dogs - yet the litter born to another !!!!! the same time were much more laid back.

You need to get to know your breeder and meets as many of her past litters as possible to and to see both sire and dam to get an idea. And it is only an idea, its never an exact science

Good place to start is with the breed club secretary in your area. She will know all the breeders and what their pups are usually like. Talk to her and get her to advise and recommend. They can come across as a bit snooty but get past that and what they dont know isnt worth knowing.

And wilful isnt so bad. My boy is 7 now and hes still got that bit of cheek in him which keeps me on my toes. never a dull moment with him

Good luck
http://www.thecockerspanielclub.co.uk/

DitaVonTee

I do agree if I want to pay thousands for a dog I will do so, I've thought nothing of paying up to £2000 for a pup!

Not so keen on these designer cross though I must admit as many, many breeders do not test for heditary diseases/conditions.

Anyway have a look on the Many Tears Website lots and lots of lovely, lovely dogs looking for homes there and I must say it's a rescue run by really nice people who go out of their way to help dogs in need.

They rehome nationally

http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/

moneylover

thank you suki you answered the question I asked!!