Cushopoo - Discover this curious hybrid
The hundreds of dog breeds that exist today have not appeared by magic, but the hand of man has had much to do, As has happened in the case of Cushopoo, a hybrid between English Cocker Spaniel and a standard pool.
- Weight: a maximum of 10 kilos, although it varies greatly between specimens
- Hair type: Long, curly and fine
- Character: It is a sociable, balanced, affectionate and very docile dog
- Health: medium, with several hereditary diseases
- Life expectancy: Around 15 years
Origins of Cushopoo
Although there is no thorough documentation about this hybrid race, we do know that the first puppy arose in the United States in the 50s of the last century, where this Toy type dog soon became popular.
These puppies caught attention, so the race extended all over the world, but right now it is not too popular outside the country in which it was born.
In fact, Although around 70 years ago it arose, it still does not have the recognition of the International Canine Federation, which speaks of a mestizo race and there is no standard.
That means that if we cross a Cocker Spaniel and a poodle of standard size (the least popular of the three types of caniche) we will obtain cockapoo puppies, something that is not recommended by all the diseases they suffer.
Characteristics
If we intend to buy an animal of this hybrid race, we must assume that a puppy may not look like his litter brother, since as a race without standard the characteristics of each specimen differ greatly.
The size is medium, but the weight varies between 5 and 10 kiloS, while the difference in height between the specimens is such that we might think that they do not belong to the same race, because it goes from 25 to 40 cm.
Its external appearance is also very different. There are dogs that seem caniches, others that are similar to cockers and the most "mixed", which have characteristics of both races.
Most of the cuckopoo are medium size, they have long ears and falls just like cocker and hair is curly and long, very similar to that of the caniches. As a curiosity, they lose very little hair.
With the tone of his mantle the same thing happens as with the appearance. There are many colors and they are all accepted whenever they are present in the cocker or the caniche, with white, gray mantles, chocolate, or half and half as those of black and white.
Cokapoo character
The character is one of the advantages of Cushopoo, since there are very few dogs that are resembled in this regard. In fact, here we can say that the mixture has been a success.
They are very affectionate and sociable animals, with an intelligence superior to the average. They love being with people and are very balanced, which is not always a characteristic of many races.
This balance has made the race one of the favorites when exercising as an assistance or therapy dog, a job for which few dogs are suitable.
They do not stop expressing love to their loved ones and establish very strong ties. In fact, they follow their owners around the house, sit on them and are always asking for attention, something they also do with dogs and the pets at home.
That's why, They will live very well with cats, they will be playful and attentive to them, without any aggressiveness.
This has a negative part and they cannot be alone. When you need constant attention, when you look alone daily or for many hours they develop anxiety and depression. In fact, in this case it is not uncommon to become aggressive or cause damage inside the house, such as broken cushions, legs of the meals, etc.
His hunting instinct and barking are the worst of his character
We are facing ideal dogs for beginners, but their appearance Toy (especially in the smallest specimens) should not fool us, because when buying one we must remember that it comes from two races that have been used in hunting for centuries.
From puppy you have to control your hunting instinct. Otherwise, it will be complicated that always obey the call, as it will be lost following traces or wild animals.
Barking can also be a problem, something to control since they are very young, since they tend to bark very strong and constantly.
Care
Hair is what will give us the most work, since We will have to brush daily, otherwise this race will be filled with knots and tangles that will be impossible to eliminate, seeing us forced to go through the hairdresser.
Anyway, we will have to go, especially if Cockapoo's hair looks like the poodle, because it does not fall or barely. That means they will have to cut it several times a year.
The ears also need some attention. Being fallen like those of Cocker Spaniel, they do not ventilate well. They accumulate dirt and that is why they are not cleaned can often develop otitis.
In addition, having hair inside when we go to the field or the streets are hooked all kinds of objects, so it is always a good idea to cut this inner hair. We can do it or ask the canine hairdresser.
Leaving the issue of hair aside, This hybrid breed needs exercise when it comes to being happy and in order to be calm at homeWell, it has a lot of energy and it will always ask us to play.
He loves walks in the countryside, where he will smell everywhere looking for other animals, so he is a good hiking mate or can even accompany us on small bike paths.
The ball will become one of its favorite toys and there are those who recommend aiming it to a tracking course, since they have a good smell and thus we can have their mind occupied while having fun with him.
Cokapoo feed
In specialized stores we find specific feed for cansiches and others destined for Cocker Spaniel, which one do we give? We can opt for any of them, but the truth is that it is not necessary to provide them with a feed of this type.
Just look for a feed for mini dogs, cockapoo is because of its weight, keep in mind that this dog has a small mouth and some discreet size teeth.
Of course, the I think we choose quality, nothing of the typical feed of supermarket on offer, because it will only get your health to be in the medium and long term.
There are a lot of brands that we can give, always looking for artificial additives and that they do not contain grains, which will help these dogs not fat.
They have a tendency to overweight And we stop it with a good diet and regular exercise.
Health
Health is perhaps the weak point of the race, since despite what is usually believed, hybrid races like this are not the ones that have the best health.
In fact, it occurs on the contrary, since there is no decades by the breeders in order to move these pathologies, although we must also say that it is not the breed of this type that presents more diseases.
Otitis
One of the most common diseases in these dogs is otitis, since their ears do not receive just ventilation. In addition, spikes, skewers and all kinds of elements that end inside the ears are usually taken.
That's why, It should be reviewed often and go to the veterinarian if we notice that they smell bad, the dog scratches, shakes his head or walks with her tilted.
Labeling dislocation
This is one of the diseases that have inherited from the cocker and that occurs when the knee bone moves, in this case without any trauma, but for genetic causes.
There are several degrees and on some occasions the only solution is that Cockapoo passes through the operating room, in an intervention that is usually expensive.
Progressive retinal atrophy
It is also a genetic disease, which in this case comes from caniche. It is degenerative, which means that dog blindness is inevitable.
Diagnosed in its beginnings, you have to go to the veterinarian once every six months to do reviews, it can be treated in order to delay blindness.
The time it is possible to take the end of the disease depends on when it appears. If it does when Cushopoo is very young, atrophy will advance very quickly, being very complicated slowing it down and causing the dog to stop seeing in a short time.
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