What is an F1 Cockapoo?

The first cross with a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle results in the 'F1' Cockapoo. This is generally considered to be the most stable mating giving the most consistent results, with the added benefit of “Hybrid-Vigor” - in most cases the resultant litter can be as much as an inch larger than the parents when adulthood is reached. There is also no worry of in-breeding / line breeding for this cross. With an “F1” Cockapoo - which breed is mum and which breed is dad may have an effect on the resulting offspring but both options are equally acceptable for producing beautiful F1 Cockapoos.
Crossing with the Poodle can both add some “intelligence” into the mix with a Show dog - as much as it can add “calmness” into the mix with a Worker.