Cockapoo breed characteristics Most have curly coats but Cockapoos may also have straight hair and their coats can be almost any colour or combination of colours. They vary in size too, according to whether they are the offspring of English cockers, working cockers or American cockers and miniature or toy poodles.
Will my Cockapoos coat change?
When a Cockapoo ages, its fur is likely to change. If your Cockapoo puppy has a vivid coat, it may become a paler colour as the dog ages. Cockapoo dogs commonly inherit a fading gene from the Poodle. This causes their fur to fade in colour as the dog gets older.
Are F1b Cockapoos curlier?
The Cockapoo bred back to a poodle, the F1b, is more likely to have a tight curly coat as there is more of the poodle in the gene pool. Similarly, the Cockapoo bred back to a cocker spaniel may have a straighter coat.
How do I keep my Cockapoo curly?
Ringlets to a tight, curly coat The best way to do this is by line-grooming, a process that involves working with wet, conditioned fur and removing the dead fur with a bladed detangler and a flexible slicker brush.
Do Cockapoos lose their puppy coat?
If your Cockapoo is a puppy, he will molt his puppy coat at around eight months old. The adult coat will replace it. Infections or parasites can also cause your dog to shed more than usual.
