Getting a puppy - cockapoo, maltipoo, poodle?

[PuppyLovee]

I lost my beloved dog recently, and I am starting to research different breeds/breed crosses for a puppy. Even though I've had a dog before, I'm finding it a bit of a minefield with all the talk of puppy farms and how easy it is to be duped.

I am wanting a dog that is affectionate, doesn't shed and isn't as barky as my beloved terrier was. She was 10kg, and I am wanting something around that size or maybe slightly smaller. So a small dog but not a tiny 'toy' size. I work from home so they will always have company, but I am not wanting a dog that needs lots of exercise - maybe around 60-90 mins a day?

I like maltipoos, but I worry they are too small as most seem to be toy poodles crossed with maltese. I like Cockapoos too but worry if they would need more exercise than I am looking for? I'm just feeling a bit lost and wondered if anyone have any suggestions?

I have a cockapoo.
She's amazing, would I get one again? Absolutely no way. She's needy, highly strung and at 4 years old cannot be tired out, we could walk 10km with vast amounts of sniffing and training and she'd still be ready to go again in half an hour. And this is a cockapoo bred from a show cocker not even a working one.
She's greedy too, has an extremely sensitive stomach which is a combination from hell, she's stubborn too.
Amazing with the family, kids etc but by god next time I'll go for a greyhound or one of those ones that you can actually tire out

I breed cockapoos and own two myself and I wouldn't recommend one to you. They are high energy and need a lot of exercise.

What about a Yorkshire terrier?

But you said this: "The last thing you want is to be using a stud dog or a bitch that's 4 or five years but not been tested for PLA in 2 or 3 years." and dog you linked to is exactly that for a lot of his litters.

@Myspinebrokefromcarryingus & @babytunes
Same here, I have a little (6.5kg!!) rescue one. The energy level is insane- but in a strange way I love her for it. She's happy to go 10-15k hiking with me and then finish the day off with some intense Agility or Scent work training.

Many people on the Agility circuit are amazed by her as she's small, nimble and totally focused on the job.

We've only recently started scent work, but as with the agility she's a fast learner and seems to be progressing above expectations.

Definitely a fun dog if you are into K9 sports with extensive training, but an absolute failure as a pet.

Would I have one again? Nope, although fun & solid when working, she's nervous dog that only tolerates one human in her life. She easily shuts down if abroached by strangers and doesn't interact with other dogs- she gets easily spooked & runs away ( excluding competition/ training venues for some reasons.). Obviously some of the behaviour is a result of what happened to her before she came to me.

I know what I said. Why can you not accept I linked a dog - not a perfect dog? It’s like you’re deliberately picking an argument…although I do vaguely remember you’re a doodle owner, so perhaps that’s why?

Because you linked a dog that you said had extensive tests but it hasn't had the ones you're adamant all dogs that should be bred from should have regularly enough. You're contradicting yourself. If you're going to use a stud as an example, surely you link one that has been tested as regularly as you've stated?

Why not link to a stud you've used, they must fit your list, surely? Why link to a dog that's inferior to a stud you've used? Or is it actually that you're not quite as particular as you're insisting everyone else be?

I'm not trying to start an argument, I'm just pointing out what you're spouting and what you're linking isn't matching up.

And yes, I do have a doodle, she's actually a perfect dog and nothing like what is always described on here. I don't go on threads encouraging people to get one though, just mention that if they're considering one they need to do a lot of due diligence when finding a litter, as should anybody purchasing any breed/cross.

I second this, my Norfie was the best dog I've ever owned, I still miss him every day (3 years on). They are really hard to find these days though and the puppies are so expensive but 100% worth it imo.

My friend has a cavapoo and she is a dream dog too.

Go to Crufts on Friday ( utility ) or Saturday (gundogs), talk to people about the lifestyle you can offer a family pet, ask questions.
(terriers are there today)

Cockerpoo owner here. Things (as PPs say) to be aware of:
They DO shed, and need a lot of grooming, which can be expensive.
They are prone to ear problems, and need regular care.
They can be tricky food wise, with sensitive digestion. Mine can't eat poultry.
But, they are very clever and affectionate, easy to train. Probably have a wider vocabulary than a lot of dogs. Can tell the time, and need a LOT of stimulation.

I met the most gorgeous poodle earlier. Apparently they rescued her a year ago from travellers, she's 3 now but had already had multiple litters 😢

Tiny little thing but wasn't phased by my massive clodhopping lump in the slightest ❤️