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

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Name	Cockapoo	Whippet	Cavapoo
Origins	United States	England	Australia
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	196	61	555
Reviews	2	1	7
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Other Names	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle	English Whippet, Snap Dog	Cavoodle
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price	900-1100	$800-$1200	$1200-$1800

General Appearance - Cockapoo vs Whippet vs Cavapoo

Size	Small	Medium	Small Medium
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cockapoo vs Whippet vs Cavapoo

Coat	Curly Wavy	Fine Short Close in texture	Curly Wavy Straight
Colors	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black	Black White Chestnut Tricolor Apricot Cream Sable Red sable Phantom
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Cockapoos are low shedders.	Whippets are low shedders.	Cavapoos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cockapoo vs Whippet vs Cavapoo

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable	Gentle Loving Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cockapoos are easy to train.	Whippets are easy to train.	Cavapoos are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Cavapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cockapoos are a social breed.	Whippets need for social interaction is average.	Cavapoos need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.	Whippets are average watchdogs.	Cavapoos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cockapoos are average defenders.	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.	Cavapoos are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavapoos 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 Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.	Cavapoos tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Cavapoos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavapoos 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.	Cavapoos 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 Whippet vs Cavapoo

Stranger Friendly	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.	Cavapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cavapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cavapoos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Cavapoo 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.	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 Whippet vs Cavapoo

Health Issues	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet 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 Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	14-18 years	12-15 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
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.	Whippets are high energy dogs.	Cavapoos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.	Whippets have an average exercise need.	Cavapoos 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.	Whippets don't need too much sleep.	Cavapoos 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 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cockapoo vs Whippet vs Cavapoo

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	4-8 puppies	2-8 puppies
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