Cockapoo vs Whippet vs Cavapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Cockapoo | Whippet | Cavapoo |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Designer Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 196 | 61 | 555 |
Reviews | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Rate |
Other Names | Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle | English Whippet, Snap Dog | Cavoodle |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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