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Finding the right puppy, or the puppy that the whole
family can agree on can be a daunting task. I hope our
information on this page will help.

BOY OR GIRL?

The difference between male and female dogs are actually very little. The difference between the sexes is just a general comparison.

The majority of people looking for a new puppy ask if we have females. A few want only male, and some are fine with either sex. I have also had
people come to see the girls and go home with a male that just stole their heart! (The following discussion about gender is assuming that the puppy
is spade or neutered which is a procedure that we highly recommend for your puppy around the age of 4 months!)

Just as in the fact that there are differences in the sexes in people, there are differences in the sexes in dogs. However, even as the analogy is not
perfectly harmonious between the two species, the fact that is parallel is that most of the differences are only general. So having said that, generally
speaking, females are more scrappy, territorial, bond more with one person, and have to urinate more often. They generally enjoy long sessions of
grooming more than males do.

Males are generally nicer looking, (Remember, we are talking animals here, not people! LOL!) bond with the whole family, live and let live type of
attitude and are more curious. In many instances they are easier to house train, and grooming makes them want to sleep! Some people are worried
about "humping" behaviors and marking in males. Neutering at the proper age as soon as your vet recommends it is the best answer. However, this
may not totally solve the "humping" problem. And I have also seen females displaying this trait!   A little known fact is that "Humping" is not even
sexual! It is a show of dominance just like the kiss of the kissing fish is a show of dominance and has nothing to do with affection! So, the best
recommendation for "humping" behavior is discipline! Start early to show the puppy that he or she is NOT boss! Help your kids to exert authority
over the puppy firmly, yet gently! This is very important! Also, enrol the puppy into puppy training classes at the earliest possible time. This is how
we have overcome this problem in our own pets. If you are looking to purchase two pets it is generally recommended that you would purchase two
males or a male and a female as opposed to two females. But then again many females get along just fine with other females, and some males can
be antagonistic with other males even if he is neutered.

What about allergies?

I am very familiar with the problem of allergies. Most of my family suffer from them moderately to very severely. My parents have never been able
to have a dog in the house, not only from being allergic to dogs, but the dust and other allergens that they bring in with them!
There are some breeds of dogs that are much better than others for allergy sufferers. Some people are allergic to all breeds of dogs. It is best to
have your allergies tested by a specialist before you adopt a dog if there is any question in your mind about your allergic response to a dog.

If you have been tested for allergies and were cautioned to choose a hypoallergenic breed. And you have studied the breeds, and have found a
breed of dog that you feel would be a perfect fit for you. There are many things that you can do to reduce allergens at the source.
1. Keep your dog in top condition by feeding a high quality food and supplementing with herbs and vitamins.
2 Keep your dog clean. There are many dog shampoos that can be used frequently, but be cautious about highly scented applications as these
sometimes can produce an allergic reaction to either the dog, or yourself!
3. Keep yourself in top condition by eating right, exercising and supplementing with herbs and vitamins.

I know that there are sources that recommend visiting the dog or puppy that your are interested in several times before purchase to ensure that you
are not going to have an allergic reaction to the dog. However, in my experience this has not been reliable at all. Sometimes there are allergens in
the home, or yard that you are reacting too, and many times the allergic responses to the dog may only come with prolonged exposure. Allergic
responses are worse in the evening hours when you are more tired, than they are in the morning, or mid afternoon when you are refreshed. I hope
this has helped. I do not have all the answers. Sometimes there are no answers when it comes to allergies, and one must decide to live without a
doggie companion for their own health, or the health of a loved one..

Pure bred or mixed?

There has been a lot of discussion about the merits of puppies that are a mix of two different pure bred dog breeds. I am of the oppinion that there
are many advantages to the mixing of two established breeds, and indeed, even science shows that a mix can be healthier than that of a pure bred
puppy.

Even though a mixed breed puppy can have health issues, he is much less likely to because of having a larger gene pool. Many times when you
mix two breeds you will come up with a miriad of results. If it is a good, well thought out, tried and true mix as in the cockapoo, the puppies are
usually all desirable in looks, and personality. Of corse there is always in any outcross breeding, whether within the breed, such as unrelated
poodle to unrelated poodle, or as in a mix as in poodle to cocker, a chance for a genetic hiccup sometimes refered to as 'throw back.' This is
usually only seen in the second generation known as an F2, is not likely if the puppies are bred from AKC champion lines.

In breedings such as the F1B, the mix is bred back to one of the parent breeds. (Make sure the breeder does not inbreed back to one of the actual
parents!) An F1B breeding such as cockapoo to poodle usually produces a very nice litter in which the puppies are non-shedding and very
intelligent!

As long as the breeder knows what he or she is doing, and uses quality dogs, a mixed breed litter is an excellent choice for a companion dog.
When breeding any two dogs, there must be a desired goal. The resulting litter of puppies may be perfect for pets and or future breeding dogs.
Within every litter there are puppies that are better one way or another way. Not every puppy, just because the parents were a certain way, is a
good prospect for breeding further!      This is a mistake that too many breeders have made which ends up effecting a particular breed, or mix
breed negatively. If a particular breeder has a goal which goes beyond the desired effect of a certain breed, or established mix, that breeder
should not be passing on puppies from his or her breedings as good breeding prospects unless they know that their goals are compatable with the
new breeders' prospect. This is why I think that it is important to belong to a registry whether it is for pure bred dogs or an established mix. Mixed
breed dogs that there are no registry for, are great for pets as long as the breeder has done his or her homework. However, with out a registry
devoted to that particular mix, they really do not have a long lasting future to impact generations down the line. If there is a goal for these mixes
such as a decrease in shedding, increase in vigor, reduction of size, and or reduction of the chance of certain health issues that are an increased
risk in a particular breed, when this is put forth, the potential pet owner can make an informed decision, and in turn is rewarded with an excellent
and desirable pet.   (See Heterosis effect below for more info. on the science of mixed breeds.)

Heterosis Effect:

The Heterosis effect or mixing has been used in purbred dogs in history to establish the well established breeds that we know and recognise
today.   Contemporary purebred dogs are for the most part inbred to some extent even when the pedigree show all out crosses. Thus they are
known to carry a higher percentage of genetic disease or weakness than their ‘mutt’, mix or designer counterparts. Heterosis is a theory, where
the phenomenon of crossing two inbred lines can produce descendants with superior genetic foundation.   Indeed this theory is proven time and
again.   Heterosis is also produced by over dominance, ie. Better combined function of two diverse genes (alleles) on a gene site (locus),
compared to two identical (but harmless) ones. This increased health and vigor does not necessarily produce a superior breed to the occlusion of
the parent breeds, but the advantages obtained from the union is undeniable hybrid vigor. Sometimes the goal is to produce a new breed, as we
have seen over history in many of the now established AKC breeds, and sometimes it is just to produce a strong and loving, beloved pet.
The heterosis effect result in a healthier, more vigorous dog with a reduced chance of genetic disease or weakness. It raises the chances of
having less genetic disease because all doubling of detrimental effects will stop in the first generation. So that a mix can have stronger
descendants than an inbred or pure bred dog.   Heterosis can be further strengthened through f1b breedings when the pure bred parent is out
crossed to the hybrid parent.

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Welcome to Parson's Family Pets! Come on over and meet our gang. We love our pets, and we are
sure you will, also. Most of our dogs love to meet new people. We also enjoy meeting people that
share our interest in our puppy kids. We believe that our puppies are some of the best and the
brightest around, and we love their funny little puppy ways. Our dogs bring us a lot of joy, and we
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How big to cockapoos get?

Most of our cockapoos fit into the mini catagory which is 12 - 20 lbs. We do rarely have smaller or larger ones, but we generally breed for the
mini size.

The poodle breed is usually a slightly built dog, and the cocker is heavier and packs more muscle. So the average cockapoo splits the
difference. The mini sized cockapoo is comparible in size to the average cocker, but weighs less.

Cockapoos that are mini are a comfortable size. Not to big to be a lap dog, but not so small as to be fragile when the kids are playing with the
dog. They are easy to take along on family vaccations and around town. They do not overpower a household by being too large, plus they are
naturally very good house dogs.

Do cockapoos have to be groomed?

Because of the non shedding aspect of a cockapoos coat, it can grow rather long. We recomend regular grooming by a groomer. Also,
between grooming sessions cockapoo coats need to be kept brushed.

Many cockapoo owners prefer a close puppy cut for the summer with the ears a bit longer. Also, if you are one that likes to dress your dog up
in all kinds of outfits, the coat should be kept shorter. Even with a shorter coat a cockapoo really does not need sweaters and coats when they
go outside. Their natural leather coat along with about 1/3 inch or more of hair is quite enough weather protection.