[Marzi]

The most negative comment I've had is ... "och well it's not her fault" !!!!!

I thought it was quite funny

xxx

Wonderful!
That made me laugh too!!

 

[Florida Cockapoo]

I am sorry to say that I have read this attitude before and these people clearly dont know cockapoos like we do I have never had anyone say this to me though and if anyone did I would just smile and walk away, as at that point I would know they didnt have a clue what they were talking about.

All of us on here love cockapoos, for what they are ... they are a cross breed yes, a well breed cross breed with fabulous characters, looks and health, as simple as that .. and they are loved by all that know them. Personal choice

Kim what is the goldendoodle site you go on?

It's www.doodlekisses.com. It deals mostly with Goldendoodles/Labradoodles.

I have a hard time when people criticize something, yet they them selves never have done, used or had what ever they are criticizing. So I try to go ask people that "had" goldendoodles and cockapoo's. I found out what I needed to know about the dogs.

 

[Hfd]

I had one lady telling me she 'didn't agree with poodle crosses' but after watching him play with her dog did agree that Billy was lovely natured.
One thing I have found is that when I say he is a cockerpoo people want to know how much we paid for him. I don't mind telling them - but would they ask if he was a staffie, cocker or Labrador - I think not!

 

[Smallears]

I was told by a colleague cockerpoos are for people who don't really like dogs which for me was true as I'd never wanted a dog and was really against the idea muttley (also known as mutt) was chosen because of the cross (I have asthma) and I also couldn't cope with dog hairs everywhere I hyperventilate with muddy paws ;-) but I have to say he is such a good puppy. He doesn't shed (well he hasn't yet) at training he is one of two cockerpoos and they are the two dogs who do exactly what they should when they should and everyone there loves them. Basically I don't give a monkies what the kc say. I don't care if the breed is ever recognised! And if I want to pay £600 for a beautiful well behaved intelligent mutt then that's up to me. I'd rather pay that for him than the price you can pay for some of those ugly pedigree dogs!!! Enough said! :rant:

 

[Mclisa]

Thanks for the replies girls! It's good to know I'm not alone although I went into work after Christmas and a colleague who is a dog lover said I saw you got a new puppy...a cockapoo...that's a mut to me but he's still gorgeous...don't know what to take from that!

Anyone who has visited him has said if they were to get a dog it would be a cockapoo and my best friend loved him so much she put her name down with the breeder to reserve a pup if he had anymore...I feel we should get sole commission

I can't believe cockapoos cost so much in uk! Here in Northern Ireland they are between £200-300 I've never seen them any more than that! I doubt the husband could have got me one if they were!

 

[DB1]

Thanks for the replies girls! It's good to know I'm not alone although I went into work after Christmas and a colleague who is a dog lover said I saw you got a new puppy...a cockapoo...that's a mut to me but he's still gorgeous...don't know what to take from that!

Anyone who has visited him has said if they were to get a dog it would be a cockapoo and my best friend loved him so much she put her name down with the breeder to reserve a pup if he had anymore...I feel we should get sole commission

I can't believe cockapoos cost so much in uk! Here in Northern Ireland they are between £200-300 I've never seen them any more than that! I doubt the husband could have got me one if they were!

Basic supply and demand - we want one so we pay the going rate, guess if the pups weren't selling the prices would go right down. Its why pugs and chihuahuas go for around £1,200!! I think dogs generally are cheaper over there aren't they? Not sure what I would say to the person who called him a mutt, just that yes but he's the best mutt ever, or something like that I guess. I did once correct someone who said they would once have been called mongrels and I had to explain that actually they would always have been known as a cross breed, as mongrels have unknown parentage or a mix of more than 2 breeds!!

 

[tessybear]

"One thing I have found is that when I say he is a cockerpoo people want to know how much we paid for him. I don't mind telling them - but would they ask if he was a staffie, cocker or Labrador - I think not!"
People have asked me how much I paid for mine too, I never tell them only fellow cockerpoo owners, actually I think its pretty nosey and they should mine their own business!

 

[designsbyisis]

I'm lucky - most people who stop me only do so to compliment him. In fact when he was a puppy a lady pulled her car over, got out & came to say hello !

But it doesn't surprise me of bad experiences - some people seem incapable of keeping opinions to themselves. We can't all believe the same things but shouldn't impose if so forcefully on others.


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Lisa - mum of 3 boys, Dexter Cockapoo & 4 hens !

 

[colkai]

We took Amber to her first training last night and she was a big attraction. One of the trainers said "OHH, there's the Cockapoo, aren't you a lovely little girl".
That said, I've seen people turn their noses up as well, but most see her for what she is, an attractive, fun loving little cross-breed.
Me, I like my "mutt", our first guy was a "pure mongrel" and I loved him to bits. The daft thing was, we actually had an argument with a dog breeder over him who insisted he was a pure field lines Labrador. I pointed out I had seen his mother and trust me, she couldn't be less like a Labrador. (Mind you, to be fair, in his older years, he could easily pass for a pure bred, apart from his ears, which were more Collie shaped).

 

[Mclisa]

I know this is a bit off topic but in relation to the prices of cockapoos I asked my husband were there any pups left in the liter when he picked Charlie and he mentioned that the breeder said he was contacted by several people from England saying they wanted to buy the entire liter!! Obviously they planned on taking them back and selling them at a much higher price and making a huge profit. I was so shocked. Obviously the breeder said no but it's scary to think things like that go on!

 

[colkai]

That is downright frightening. I've seen them regularly for 800 quid here in the UK.They are definitely overpriced for a cross-breed, not that I am a big fan of "pure bred" dogs anyway, they are the ultimate desginer dog as the are inbred to "refine" features HUMANS want.
Our first dog was pure mongrel and I think Amber actually benefits from being a mongrel, after all, we know what happens when humans inbreed, that should be warning enough.

I suppose, technically, Amber is a failed / broken example of the "breed" as she definitely sheds hair. Though after a Labrador, the level of hair shed is minimal, plus we get covered in our friends dog hair, so that was never a big issue with us anyway.

 

[Tressa]

I have heard of that before, people wanting to buy whole litters, probably for breeding There is a great difference in cockapoos themselves, of course. My boy's parents were both pure bred, with papers to prove it, and I suppose that would make a difference to the price. My daughter has just acquired an 8 or 9 month old cockapoo from the south of Ireland, with no papers at all. I think the owner (who was going abroad) wanted about 100 euros for her, but because he approved of my daughter and her partner as adoptees they paid just 40. They took her as they were afraid that if they didn't she would end up as a breeding bitch somewhere. She is lovely, but unspayed and without any vaccinations, so it is going to be an expensive time for them, with the travelling down, first to visit and then to get her. This does sound like she was a puppy farm dog and probably with no eye testing, although the dog herself is a sweet wee thing and the owner seemed genuinely fond of her, and she of him. They have taken a big chance with her, but I know she will have a great home with them - she is the only person I know who managed to keep a hamster alive for about 3 times the normal lifespan. I will post a pic once I can concentrate enough to remember how to do it.

 

[MillieDog]

I've not had a negative comment for about a year and then I put her in her place. She referred to Millie as a designer dog, expensive etc. I explained that actually these poodle cross breds have opened up the dog world to many people who previously haven't been able to own a dog because of allergies, especially labradoodles who where originally bred for blind people. She had nothing to come back at me with

As for recently, I only get oohs and ahhs how lovely. A couple of time people have said, how wonderful you get the best of both breeds People are even chuffed to bits when they ask me, is that a cockapoo - they are delighted to have spotted one and got it right.

 

[RuthMill]

Now that I know your from our area, I wonder if its the same woman we met? The nasty encounter I had was with a cocker spaniel owner!!!

 

[RachelJ]

Only yesterday someone had asked my Nanna what pup I had, when she told them they replied 'ah what did she want one if those for' how very dare people make such comments!

After having Darcie for 5months I cannot imagine ever wanting a different breed! Cockapoos are just perfect in every way x

 

[sugerlump]

you know it is all supply and demand. and the fact that there was so much talk about how great they were on TV, i know you all don't like pet shops ,but i got my cocker (that i just had put down ) from this small family own pet shop. and buffey was a wonderful dog and i cried when i lost her ..but me and the wife went back to the same pet shop and just to look and see if she had any more cockers.the only thing she had was Labs and two collies and ginger .we asked what it was and she said a cockapoo.we heard of them but never see one,and then my wife held it .and the rest is history .but ginger cost me 400.00 dollars.and she was worth every penny .she is a wonderful puppy and a great family member .i would never even consider spending a 1000 or more for a dog. but i guess if your into dog shows and stuff like that it is a different story,,

 

[Lynn<3]

Most people look at me and ask about Amiee Jane's (and Miles's) hair (shedding, grooming, ect.), how big they get, temperament, and if I think she would be good with kids.

The only nasty things I hear come from people I like to call the pure bred snobs. I normally shut them up by saying my husband can not be around most animals, and I wasn't willing to pay $1000 for a pure bred that wouldn't shed (although I was wanting a yorki at the start).


SugarLump: You only paid $400? I have heard of people paying more. With Amiee Jane I paid a family $200, but that was for re-homing her. I have a friend who got a Chi-poo for free. The breeder couldn't sell one of the puppies (no one wanted it), so my friend's husband did house work for the breeder, and in return, she gave them a puppy.

 

[CeeSzee]

It's a shame that people feel entitled to be rude, but some are. It may be the result of bad breeding (hah!). You'd probably never win with someone like that, though she may have re-thought it later and been ashamed, so who knows? It's possible that she's feeling defensive for some reason... and so on. Either way, it's clearly her problem: try not to make it yours.

I am really pleased with the traits of poodle and cocker spaniel which combine in our little Lexi, who's two now. She's not perfect - I'm not a perfect dog owner, either, but she's smart, healthy, trains well, is happy, warm-natured, snuggly, playful and a wonderful companion as well as a pretty and charming dog who likes people and life. I love her shaggy/silky coat for its look and feel (and spend happy time daily with her on my lap ferreting out burrs and twigs stuck therein!)/ I also understand that Cockapoos tend to benefit from hybrid vigor, giving them a healthier old age than many spaniels are apt to have.

Cockapoos are a wonderful breed, "pure" or not. Don't let anyone take away your enjoyment of your wonderful pup!

Best wishes
- Carolyn
This is a Lexi-endorsed message - woof

 

[Kt77]

I had one negative comment. But i can honestly save every walk some one says how beautiful he is. Two ladies slowed down driving undone the window and said 'I don't who's more beautiful the dog or your baby' (had the pram with me also) my daughter is truly scrumptious and so is my Bertie Bear.

 

[sugerlump]

well i get people all the time asking what she is and how pritty she is .but i like how loving she is, to day ginger and my wife fell asleep in her recliner ginger was in her arms on her back sound asleep and my wife soon followed her they both dozed for about an hour and i look at them a few times and said to my self that is true love ,and how wonderful it is to have a loving dog .