People with ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder have a variety of behavioural difficulties. They often find verbal communication, non-verbal cues and social skills, in general, to be uncomfortable and difficult. As those who suffer from conditions like autism are said to be on a spectrum, not everyone has the same symptoms. Unfortunately, support and resources … Read more
One of the most important parts of owning a cockapoo, like any other dog, is grooming its coat. Although cockapoos are famous for not shedding their fur, they still moult like other dogs twice a year. Therefore it is important to stop their fur matting so that you regularly groom them. How regular is regular though? In … Read more
It is not the nicest subject to discuss, but one aspect of dog ownership you need to be prepared for is when your cockapoo dies. Cockapoos and other dogs do not live for as long as humans, so you will likely be faced with the death of your beloved family pet at some point. The … Read more
Just as you monitor the house’s temperature to ensure that it is at a comfortable and healthy level for everyone, you need to take the same care with dogs. You need to take particular care when the hot weather comes along (for what it’s worth in the UK). Dogs are susceptible to heat and can … Read more
Are you interested in bringing a dog into your home? Have you given much thought to your new family member being a cockapoo? A cockapoo is a designer or mixed breed dog, that is a crossbreed with a cocker spaniel and a poodle. They are incredibly popular, thanks to their huge and loveable personality. Although … Read more
When you bring a cockapoo into your home, one of the concerns you may have is protecting your furniture. However, even if your dog does not attack, scratch or chew the furniture, you may have noticed that he or she has started scratching and tearing at your carpet. Why do they do this? Often it … Read more
Like humans, dogs need to eat to survive and have happy and healthy lives. It is crucial, therefore, to make sure your cockapoo has access to food regularly. The amount of food that is right for your cockapoo will depend on many factors, including whether they are still a puppy or adult, their weight, the … Read more
Even before you bring your new cockapoo home, you likely understand that your schedule and lifestyle will have to change. In a similar way to bringing a new baby into the house, this will include making sure your young cockapoo has a sufficient number of toilet breaks. Different puppies, even within the same breed, have … Read more
It can be a very testing experience bringing a puppy into your house. One of the most distressing and frustrating times during a young cockapoo puppy’s life in its new home is bedtime. While some dogs seem to settle just fine, others can be slightly more dramatic. How, then do you deal with a cockapoo … Read more
When you are choosing a dog, you need to take into consideration a lot of different factors. Their temperament and personality, size and the amount of activity and exercise they require. After all, there is no point investing in a dog you can’t look after properly or give the life it deserves. If you cannot … Read more
Dog owners and lovers are quite obsessed with which breed is considered best and most popular. If you are interested in owning a dog and don’t know which breed might be best for you, looking at the most popular breeds can help you decide. Popular dogs are often popular because they have great personality traits. … Read more
One of the most important responsibilities of owning a cockapoo, as with any other dog, is ensuring that they drink enough fluids, preferably water. How do you know if your cockapoo is drinking enough? How do you know if your cockapoo is drinking too much and showing signs of a serious medical problem? In the … Read more
Cockapoos are well known for being incredibly good-natured, happy and generally very sociable dogs. While they are not the bravest dogs in the canine world, they are not generally nervous and anxious by default. When you own a dog, you want what’s best for him or her, and it can be pretty distressing and worrying … Read more
So you’ve brought home your gorgeous little curly addition that fits easily into your hands. They’re wide-eyed, confused, and have no idea how to navigate the world, and you realise it’s down to you to teach them. Being a Cockapoo parent means you need to be in the know. If you know exactly what to … Read more
We can date the Cockapoo back to the 1960s, even though its popularity has exploded over the last few years. It’s common knowledge that they make great family pets, but you may wonder if your lifestyle suits them. Are they couch potatoes, or do they have endless energy and need to be outside running around … Read more
When you bring a dog into your home, like a cockapoo, one of the concerns you will have is whether or not it will fit in and get on with the rest of your household or family. As dogs can be quite territorial, it can be a concern if you already have a dog and … Read more
Rather than just being important from idle curiosity, the question of how high a cockapoo can jump is a serious one. When you bring a new dog into your home, especially one you are growing in love with and spent a lot of money on, the last thing you want is for them to escape … Read more
When you are looking for a dog to bring into your home and household, you want one that will get on with all the family. This means a dog that is sociable, friendly and very trainable. While many dogs thirst for learning and pleasing their owners, some want to make things difficult. Could that be … Read more
Although dogs have their food specially formulated for them, humans, as their owners, can’t help but treat them to some of our food. While this is not always bad and can be a great way of treating or rewarding your cockapoo, you need to be aware of the foods your canine buddy can and can’t … Read more
Many posts and questions are submitted online to different sites and forums asking the same type of question – “Can cockapoos eat…”. In this post, we will discuss one of the most common questions “can cockapoos eat cheese?”. This is because dog owners usually use cheese as a reward and treat. The problem with questions … Read more
Cockapoos are one of the most popular crossbreed dogs and pets in general. They come in a variety of sizes and coat colours and patterns. If you are considering getting a cockapoo as your next dog or even your first dog, it makes sense that you will want to learn as much as you can … Read more
The Cockapoo is among the most popular cross-breeds because of its looks and personality. But there is the risk that they are likely to develop some gastrointestinal problems at some point in their lives. Even if your Cockapoo is healthy, it can sometimes suffer the odd bout of diarrhea. Generally, in most cases, such is … Read more
Owning a dog can be a lot of hard work and worry, especially if there are any signs of trouble. One problem that many new cockapoo owners worry about is their cockapoo being too skinny. There could be a lot of reasons for your puppy being skinny, though, and not all of them are bad. … Read more
In an article on the Daily Mail website in 2021, there was a report about a dog groomer from Essex that was stopped and asked regularly if her 10-month-old cockapoo puppy named Walt had fake eyelashes. Although interesting, this is by no means an isolated case. Many cockapoo owners have posted online in various forums and … Read more
Cockapoos and other dog breeds are one group of animals that always seem to be happy to be alive. Cockapoos are known for their boisterous and lively personalities. Not all dogs have the same lust for life, though. You may not have realised it, but just like humans, dogs can suffer from depression. If your … Read more
As adults, we take many things for granted – walking up and down the stairs is one of them. When was the last time you thought about the process involved in climbing your stairs? Although things like that are like second nature to us now, there was a time when we were young when we … Read more
We thought we had heard of it all here at Cockapoo HQ, but then we came across another curious and intriguing designer dog known as a Cockador, or Spanador, depending on what you prefer. As you’ve probably guessed, a Cockador is the resulting puppy of a Cocker Spaniel crossbred with a Labrador. If you want … Read more
Having a Cockapoo in your life means each day something interesting is going to happen; it’s exciting, rewarding, and a lot of fun. A Cockapoo means there’s always something going on in the home! However, after a while, you may begin to believe that “having one Cockapoo is excellent… “How about having two Cockapoos?” Whether … Read more
The cockapoo is a delightful dog, one that makes an ideal pet for a family. Before you buy any dog, you should research the breed carefully and learn everything about it. Of course, that’s what we’re here for! One of the most important factors when choosing the type of dog you want is considering the … Read more
Asking a dog lover which crossbreed is better, a Cockapoo or Cavachon, is like asking an ice cream lover if he prefers his Magnum in a tub or on a stick. Both are equally delicious, and it’s the same with these popular crossbreeds. Cockapoos and Cavachons are cute enough to eat, figuratively speaking, making excellent … Read more