Cavapoo vs Cockapoo
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Cavapoo | Cockapoo | |
|---|---|---|
| A cross of | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle | Cocker Spaniel and Poodle |
| Size class | Small | Small |
| Adult weight | 3.6 to 11.3 kg | 6.8 to 10 kg |
| In pounds | 8 to 25 lb | 15 to 22 lb |
| Adult height | 23 to 36 cm | 25 to 46 cm |
| Energy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Coat | Medium wavy to curly | Medium wavy to curly |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Good with children | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Good with other dogs | Reliably good | Usually good |
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
The main differences
- They are about the same size: the Cavapoo is 3.6 to 11.3 kg and the Cockapoo 6.8 to 10 kg.
- Both have moderate energy in their published profiles.
- Grooming is high for both.
- Life expectancy is similar: 12 to 15 years for the Cavapoo and 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo.
Temperament
Cavapoo: The Cavapoo is gentle and even keeled, one of the lower key Poodle crosses, and suits first time owners. They attach strongly to their household and are prone to separation anxiety.
Cockapoo: The Cockapoo is curious, outgoing and eager to please, generally quiet and calm indoors once their exercise needs are met. A couple of walks a day plus games and enrichment suit them, and some individuals develop separation anxiety.
Health worth asking about
Conditions each breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable: it means ask the breeder for the parents' test results.
Cavapoo
- Mitral valve disease from the Cavalier side, detected as a heart murmur on auscultation and graded by echocardiogram
- Syringomyelia and Chiari like malformation, diagnosed by MRI scan
- Patellar luxation, graded on orthopaedic examination
- Hip dysplasia, screened by hip scoring radiographs
- Progressive retinal atrophy and other inherited eye disease, detectable by DNA test and eye examination
- Dental disease in the crowded small jaw, found at annual dental checks
Cockapoo
- Progressive retinal atrophy, detectable by DNA test in both parent breeds
- Hereditary cataracts and glaucoma, found on an eye examination and intraocular pressure testing
- Hip dysplasia, screened by hip scoring radiographs
- Chronic ear infections in the pendulous, hairy ear canal, found on otoscopic examination
- Von Willebrand disease from the Cocker Spaniel side, detectable by DNA test and a clotting factor assay
- Obesity, monitored by regular weighing and body condition scoring
Common questions
Which is bigger, the Cavapoo or the Cockapoo?
They are about the same size. Adults weigh 3.6 to 11.3 kg for the Cavapoo and 6.8 to 10 kg for the Cockapoo, going by the published breed profiles.
Which lives longer, the Cavapoo or the Cockapoo?
The published life expectancy is 12 to 15 years for the Cavapoo and 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Cavapoo or the Cockapoo better with children?
They score the same: reliably good with children. Any dog needs supervising around young children, whatever their breed rating.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the two breed guides, which cite:
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- purina.co.uk for country of origin
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type, country of origin and health notes