Cockapoo: Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Books Designer Dog) [Hardcover]

Mary D. Foley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

Who are this season’s hot, fashionable canines? The designer dogs have entered center stage and are gaiting down the runway and into the homes of countless American dog lovers. No longer the poor stepchildren of our nation’s indiscreet Poodles and Cocker Spaniels, the Cockapoo has arrived and is finally basking in the glow of its own followspot. Today’s Cockapoo offers dog owners many advantages over its two parental breeds: superior intelligence, an easier-care hypoallergenic coat, improved health and longevity and reliable, biddable temperaments. Is there any doubt why lifelong Poodle and Cocker Spaniel enthusiasts have jumped on the happy-go-lucky bandwagon of this irresistible designer dog? While the Cockapoo has been a recognizable dog in the United States since the 1950s, never before has there been a major publication available dedicated to him and his many charms and appealing attributes. This new Designer Dog Series™ edition benefits from the expertise of its author, noted Cockapoo breeder Mary D. Foley, the founder and president emeritus of the Cockapoo Club of America. She has been involved with breeding and promoting the Cockapoo since the 1970s. The colorful book covers all aspects of selecting and caring for the Cockapoo and much more.

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About the Author

Mary D. Foley, who has been involved with the Cockapoo since the 1970s when she began her All American Cockapoos kennel. With the assistance of fellow Cockapoo lovers, she founded the Cockapoo Club of America, the first organization ever to be dedicated to a cross-breed dog. She holds the title of president emeritus of the club. Currently she resides in

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593785917
• ISBN-13: 978-1593785918
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, July 11, 2006

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This review is from: Cockapoo: Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Books Designer Dog) (Hardcover)

I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book only to find it fell short of it's pre-publication hype. I found the information was
too generic in nature, very little depth and rather dull.
The only positive I can give it is the nice photos. Probably should have stuck with a photo book! I wouldn't recommend spending the money to buy it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Was hoping for more, January 12, 2008

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Mom in Florida (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cockapoo: Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Books Designer Dog) (Hardcover)

I received this book from the breeder we eventually ended up buying our cockapoo from. We had never owned a dog before and I was really looking for a book to answer so many questions about dogs in general and more specifically the breeds we were trying to decide between. This book is a great highlight of the cockapoo breed and a good starting place. I found the internet research to be more useful for my more specific questions. I did like the section where she gives exact instructions on what to tell the groomer on how a cockapoo should look and the book is filled with great pictures.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Little Book, December 9, 2009

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This review is from: Cockapoo: Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Books Designer Dog) (Hardcover)

There are not many books available that are strictly about Cockapoos. We purchased our first Cockapoo in October and she is a wonderful dog. This book was helpful in providing us with some history of cockapoos and what type of personality they have, as well as grooming needs. There are sections on finding a breeder and preparing for a puppy that were not relevant to our situation as well as chapters on breeding cockapoos. However, overall we found this book to be very informative and helpful.