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).’- ‘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.’
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