The names of these two new dog breeds are probably familiar to you: the cavapoo or cavoodle and the cockapoo. They are two breeds of mongrel dogs several decades old that, due to their eternal and adorable puppy appearance, are becoming very fashionable, especially in the United States. Joined.
However, on our site we want to remember that a pet is not a toy, so we are committed to responsible adoption. So if you are thinking of expanding your dog family, in this article we are going to tell you about the main differences between the cavapoo and the cockapoo so that, before adopting them, know which is the perfect breed for you.
How is cavapoo
The cavapoo, also called the cavadoodle, is a mixed breed, the product of the cross between a mini poodle and a cavalier king charles spaniel, as we see in the attached image. The result is an adorable ball of curly hair that combines the benevolent character and beauty of both parents.
This recent hybrid breed has its origins in the 90s, in Australia. Australian breeders crossed the Miniature Poodle with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in order to obtain the good nature of both breeds. Thus, it is said that the cavapoo is the ideal dog as a companion animal
However, the Cavapoo has not yet been recognized as an official breed by international cynological organizations, so for now we would be dealing with a mestizo dog.
How is the cockapoo
Unlike the Cavapoo, the Cockapoo is not such a recent hybrid breed. The first recognized specimens were born in the 50s. In this case, the crossing took place in the United States, where they soon became very popular.
At the moment, There is no official breed standard, so any pup from a cross between a standard poodle and an English cocker spaniel is automatically considered a cockapoo, whether it has more traits from one parent or another.
In this way, we can find cockapoo dogs of different appearances, since what depends most in this case is the predominant genetic load ie, there will be cockapoos that are more like a poodle and others that are more like a cocker spaniel.
Differences between cavapoo and cockapoo
Despite the fact that both hybrid races are very similar, both physically and socially, they present some other differences due to the genetic inheritance of their parents.
Physical differences between the cavapoo and the cockapoo
- Hair: Although both hybrid breeds generally have long, curly hair, the cockapoo's hair tends to be finer than that of the cavoodle.
- Size - Occasionally, the cockapoo can grow to be a bit larger than the cavapoo, although this really depends on the litter and the size of the parents.
- Ears: As a general rule, Cockapoos tend to have slightly longer ears than Cavapoos, due to the genetic inheritance of cocker spaniels.
- Life Expectancy: Cockapoo have a longer life expectancy, between 14 and 18 years vs. Cavapoo, which would count as only between 10 and 14 years old.
- Colors: Generally, we can find more variety of colors in the cockapoo dog breed than in the cavapoo.
- Nose: Sometimes the cockapoo has a slightly longer snout than the cavapoo, which gives the latter a more proportionate and adorable appearance.
Differences in character between the cavapoo and the cockapoo
- Meekness - Perhaps due to its origins, the Cavapoo is generally calmer and more patient than the Cockapoo. However, whether or not a dog is calm often depends on his guardians, as we see in this article How to have a calm dog?
- Independence: the cockapoo does not tolerate loneliness, and may show it through separation anxiety, depression or even aggressive or destructive behavior. In this sense, the cockapoo needs a lot of love and attention than the cavapoo, being able to cry and bark a lot due to loneliness.
- Adaptability: The Cavapoo has a reputation for being a dog that adapts to everything and everyone, making it perfect for homes with children and older people. The cockapoo, on the other hand, despite being very social and affectionate, is a bit more stubborn.
- Stubbornness: As we mentioned, cockapoos are sometimes a bit stubborn or stubborn, but they are very intelligent and attentive.
In addition to these differences, we can observe a similarity or, rather, a common trait, and that is that both hybrid breeds share the same origin: el poodle.
Adopt a cavapoo or a cockapoo?
Before adopting a cavapoo or a cockapoo, you should be realistic and see which of the two mixed breeds of dog is more suitable for you and your situationIf you're not going to be home for a long time, remember that cockapoos tend to suffer from separation anxiety, so if this is your case, your best option would be to adopt a cavapoo, which, as we have already proven, they are much more patient and adapt easily to all kinds of people and circumstances.
To adopt a cavapoo or a cockapoo, you can search for animal associations and protectors near your area to give them a second chance doggies so in need of love and homeless. If you are looking for a puppy, either a cavoodle or a cockapoo, we encourage you to first read this other article on our site about The ideal age to adopt a puppy.
