Our Breeds
The American Cockapoo
The American Cockapoo has been bred since the 1950’s and they are less complicated than your Labradoodles
Purpose of this hybrid
Unlike the Labradoodle the cockapoo was not specifically bred to be low shedding and hypo-allergenic, although they can possess these qualities.
They were bred more for temperament purposes, in order to get the best of both breeds.
They are loving and good with children like the American Cockapoo and the poodle brings in the more playful, less yappy and more intelligent side.
You will never go passed a F1 or F2 in this hybrid as they serve their purpose brilliantly at this level.
American Cockapoo Info
Personality: Cockapoos are highly trainable, with a keen intelligence. They are curious and eager to perform. They do well with one-person owners as well as with families with young children. They are very people-oriented, outgoing and happy dogs. Excellent with cats, horses, all large and small animals.
Hair: Coat is usually dense; may be wavy or curly; usually little-to-no-shedding.
Lifespan: Generally 14 to 18 years, even into the 20’s.
Activity Level: Cockapoos are not meant to be outside dogs. They will be suited to the smallest apartment or the largest farm. They will suit the couch potato or be a great companion for the active outdoors person. They are very versatile.
From toddler to teenager they will be the best friend for your children.
Generation: How a Cockapoo’s generations are categorized:
- F1 – A Cocker Spaniel is bred with a French Poodle
- F1b – A F1 Cockapoo is bred back to a Spaniel or Poodle
- F2 – A F1 Cockapoo is bred with a F1 Cockapoo or (F1 + F1b) or (F1b + F1b)
The Labradoodle
A Labradoodle is a hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador retriever and the Standard, Miniature, or Toy poodle. The term first appeared in 1955.
Purpose of this hybrid
Labradoodles combine the best of both parent breeds and if bred properly also excel at being therapy dogs.
Depending on the generation can they can be fully hypoallergenic and non-shedding others will be low shedding.
They are great family dogs and also very intelligent.
Labradoodle Info
Personality: They're devoted to their family and enjoy life as an energetic companion. They can be gentle, but they can also be joyful, showing their happiness through exuberant jumping and playing. They also tend to be easygoing. That warm, loving, loyal Labradoodle personality makes them ideal therapy dogs for people with autism, physical disabilities, depression, and a number of other issues.
Hair: They either have a wool coat or fleece-textured coats which are wavy but can also be tightly curled. It can have a soft spiraling curl or a straight wavy appearance.
Lifespan: The typical life expectancy of a Labradoodle is between 12 and 15 years.
Activity Level: Energetic and playful, the Labradoodle loves to play. They are categorized as a large breed of dog, and require sufficient exercise. Experts advise regular exercise, typically two walks a day, both of which are at least an hour long. But bear in mind, the Labradoodle with never say no to more!
Generation: How a Labradoodle's generations are categorized:
- F1 or "First Cross" is a puppy from a Poodle parent and a Labrador Retriever parent. These puppies have a wide variety of coats from flat hairy short coats to very woolly poodle coats. Coats vary in length, thickness and texture and can range from completely non-shedding to shedding.
- F1B or "Back Cross" is a puppy with a First Cross or a Multigen parent and a Poodle parent. These puppies' coats are perfected due to their Poodle parent, however the results are mixed as this is not a pairing between two like dogs. Coats are typically low to non-shedding.
- Multigenerational or "Multigen" is a puppy with parents who are both Labradoodles. These puppies are the result of generations of breeding time and investment. Low to no-shedding and allergy-friendly. There is consistent quality of the puppies' coats, appearance, and temperaments.