Would you choose a cocker spaniel or a cockapoo?

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I know MN generally isn’t a fan of cross-breed dogs, but risking asking anyway

MIL is allergic to dogs, which is why we are considering a cockapoo (and I know there’s no guarantee MIL won’t be allergic to a cockapoo, but think it might be worth a try as - anecdotally - I’ve heard lots of stories where people with allergies have been fine with this cross-breed. MIL says she has a neighbour with one and thinks she’s ok with her neighbour’s dog).

I grew up with cocker spaniels. We had - all of the time I was growing up - two at once. I love the breed.

I know cockapoos can inherit their poodle-parent’s intelligence and energy, but I’m not sure whether to go for one or the other or how they tend to differ apart from that.

(I would rescue a dog, but we have very young children (youngest is a toddler) and rescue places have advised me to get a puppy as even rescue puppies can be unpredictable because of their (often) sad backstories.)

Anyway - would you choose a cocker spaniel or a cockapoo for a family dog?

I wouldn't go for either...I would be more inclined to go for a poodle. But I prefer schnauzers at the moment, they're fab and good for allergies I believe.

No dog can be described as reliably “good for allergies”.

Cockerpoo and goldendoodle are such cute names, esp the latter

Not sure if that’s enough to go on ;

I'm allergic to dogs and cats but have a cocker who I am fine with. I'd go for a cocker every time.

Cocker. Always.