Cockapoo
Cocker spanielA cockapoo is half cocker spaniel, half poodle. The poodle side usually means a curlier coat that needs a groomer.
Side by side
A tick marks the better of the two on each line.
| Cockapoo | Cocker spaniel | |
| First year | £3,294✓ | £3,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Each year after | £1,508✓ | £1,790 |
| A month | £126✓ | £149 |
| Food a month | £23✓ | £32 |
| Insurance, a month | £33✓ | £40 |
| Adult weight | 6 to 11kg | 12 to 15kg |
| Lifespan | About 14 years✓ | About 13 years |
| Grooming | Groomer every 8 weeks | Groomer every 8 weeks |
| Breed health problems | Some | Some |
| Over its life | £22,904 | £25,094 |
Which should you pick?
Pick the cockapoo if…
- You want the cheaper dog to run: about £281 a year less
- You want a smaller dog: usually 6 to 11kg
- A longer life matters to you: about 14 years on average
Health problems to know about
Cockapoo
- Ear infections
- Eye problems (progressive retinal atrophy)
- Slipping kneecaps
Cocker spaniel
- Ear infections
- Eye problems
- Hip problems
Whichever you choose, ask the breeder for health test results for both parents, and look for lifetime insurance with at least £6,000 a year for vet fees.
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Questions
Which is cheaper, a cockapoo or a cocker spaniel?
The cockapoo is cheaper to run, by about £281 a year.
Which lives longer, a cockapoo or a cocker spaniel?
Cockapoos live about 14 years and cocker spaniels about 13 years on average.
Which is bigger, a cockapoo or a cocker spaniel?
Cockapoos usually weigh 6 to 11kg and cocker spaniels 12 to 15kg as adults.
More comparisons
These use the same starting figures as our breed pages: a girl puppy at £1,000, mid-range food for the adult weight, a week of kennels a year and no daycare. Put in your own figures.