Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cockapoo	Silken Windhound	Papillon
Origins	United States	United States	Spain France Belgium
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	196	274	53
Reviews	2	0	1
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Other Names	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle	Silken	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	No set	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	$800-$1000	$400-$600

General Appearance - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Size	Small	Medium	Small
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Hair & Care - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Coat	Curly Wavy	Silky	Feathered
Colors	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White	Brown Red White Tan Gray Silver Black	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cockapoos are low shedders.	Silken Windhounds shed moderately.	Papillons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive	Affectionate Familiar Playful Loving Companionable Friendly Trusting	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Silken Windhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Cockapoos are easy to train.	Silken Windhounds are easy to train.	Papillons are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.	Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Silken Windhounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cockapoos are a social breed.	Silken Windhounds need for social interaction is average.	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.	Silken Windhounds are not the best watchdogs.	Papillons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cockapoos are average defenders.	Silken Windhounds are not the best to protect their territory.	Papillons strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Silken Windhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home.	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Silken Windhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Papillons 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.	Silken Windhounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Stranger Friendly	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Silken Windhounds are generally with other pets.	Papillons 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 Silken Windhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	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.	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.	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Health Issues	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	16-20 years	13-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	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.	Silken Windhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.	Silken Windhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Papillons need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Silken Windhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cockapoo vs Silken Windhound vs Papillon

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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