Cockapoos

         From our experience, cockapoos are a great breed of dog. One of the first things we had read about them is that they do what you do, i.e. when you go on walks, runs, or are being energetic they are energetic along with you, but when you are relaxed and simply lying around they are lying next to you or somewhere within eyesight. We have found that to be true. Ellie and Finney do what we are doing. They are also both fun to travel with and adapt to new places easily. They are a very loving breed, always willing to give you love (mostly when you want it, sometimes when you don't :-) ). They are also incredibly intelligent often picking up on things you wouldn't even think about.             

            Both Ellie and Finney were easy to train.  Ellie was easy to train as a puppy, and smart enough to know that she should really only do tricks for treats.  She easily learned sit, stay, and how to play hide and seek.  (We would throw a toy, run and hide, and she would come find us).  Finney was easier to train when he was 9 months+, and the silly little thing was willing to do tricks simply for love (because of the empty love tank situation :-) )  He knows sit, stay, and stick-em-up.  They both know "kennel time" (go to their kennel) and "night-night time" (when they go to their kennel for night).  They know a lot more than listed, those are just a few examples.

            We have found them to be excellent alarm dogs.  When there is someone at the door they let us know.  They are also very protective of us (all ten pounds of them).

            Both dogs are excellent with the people that come into our house and the people we meet on walks.  They are friendly, always willing to give a friendly lick and receive a pat.  They are also good with children, Finney will let our four month old pull his hair, kick him, and pat him.