In most circumstances, when differentiating whether to purchase a female or male Cockapoo , one of the first questions a potential pet owner will be posed is “What’s the difference between a male and female Cockapoo? to which knowing the gender specific characteristics may help make the best decision for your family or lifestyle. Each dog is an individual, although some characteristics are regularly associated with male and female Cockapoos, as respective to gender. Here let’s highlight some of the characteristics we see identified consistently as male and female Cockapoo traits.
Male Cockapoos typically exhibit a greater excitement and enthusiasm level. So they are certainly a good fit for families with toddlers and for more active family units. Generally males will strive for activity and enjoyment, and the activity can be from fetch to playdates with other dogs to group walk sessions. Due to their enjoyment of the activity they probably have higher energy levels implying a lot of exercise is required for males.
If they are men also on the higher end of the size scale males may require a bit of extra space to stream line the extra energy. They become a bit more vocal than is normally expected if they have not had the enjoyment to subside to the buildup that can accrue just by playing!
Male and female Cockapoos are both known for being affectionate, but male dogs are generally more in need of attention. Indeed, because of the need for attention, males are fun because they usually want to please and be the centre of attention from the owner. These traits make males relatively trainable since the dog’s energy can be properly channeled through positive reinforcement and the constant rotation of tricks. Males tend to be social and want lots of affection, and they may even become more affectionate and want to snuggle up with you more especially after a good play.
Grooming and care
Cockapoos, male and female, have low-shed coats and that is a primary draw for many prospective owners. Cockapoos have soft curly hair which reduces some of the dander through your house – a plus for allergy sufferers. However, grooming is a big aspect of Cockapoo ownership and both male and female Cockapoos will require equal brushing and equal professional cuts to keep their coat in shape.
Training and gender
The training process can be a little easier with male Cockapoos since male Cockapoos are predominately looking to please you. The desire for attention and approval can have an effect on making male Cockapoos more alert to a trainer and faster in completing tasks/commands.
Like male Cockapoos, a female Cockapoo could be very intelligent and could also have some desirable characteristics to engage in the learning of something new but, she also could be slower to initiate the training session and also have a more distinct independence in making the ultimate decision to listen.
Whether a Cockapoo is male or female, a male is more likely to “mark” their territory (especially if unneutered), but this behavior can be reduced with proper training and neutering.
