Cockapoo vs Newfoundland – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cockapoo	Newfoundland
Origins	United States	Canada
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Group	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	196	36
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Other Names	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle	Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	900-1100	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Size	Small	Giant
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Hair & Care - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Coat	Curly Wavy	Fluffy Waterproof Thick
Colors	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White	Gray Brown White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Cockapoos are low shedders.	Newfoundlands are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive	Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Cockapoos are easy to train.	Newfoundlands are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.	Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cockapoos are a social breed.	Newfoundlands are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.	Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cockapoos are average defenders.	Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Newfoundlands have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.	Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Newfoundlands have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cockapoos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Newfoundlands do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Stranger Friendly	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Newfoundlands are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Newfoundlands are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Health Issues	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	9-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.	Newfoundlands have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Cockapoo vs Newfoundland

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-12 puppies
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