noun

• A dog that is bred as a cross between a cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle.

  ‘The most popular hybrids are goldendoodles (golden retriever mix), Labradoodles, schnoodles, and cockapoos (cocker spaniel).’

  More example sentences

  • ‘We got a phone call from our former sister-in-law who asked if we would take Scooter, a great cockapoo / border collie who was 8 years old.’
  • ‘Having a dog that is part spaniel and part poodle isn't enough - it has to be a cockapoo.’
  • ‘My adorable little cockapoo (cocker spaniel-poodle mix), Midnight, dashed up to me.’
  • ‘The Labradoodle, Yorkipoo, cockapoo, and schnoodle are the latest designer hybrid dogs to hit the catwalk.’