The always popular Cockapoo is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. Sizes vary, but  most weigh an average of between 10 and 20 pounds. If properly bred, Cockapoos are excellent family dogs, very good with kids, friendly, playful, and social. On a range of 1-10, 10 being the most active (like a Jack Russel Terrier!), they will generally fall in the range of 4-6. Since some cocker spaniels have temperament problems, it's important to buy your cockapoo from a reputable breeder - one that is careful only to breed with dogs that are kid friendly.  Most cockapoos are non-shedding, and even those that do shed, shed only minimally.  Coat types can generally be determined by about 5 weeks of age. They come in a variety of colors, solid colors, parti's, and tri colors, including white, cream, apricot, buff, red, chocolate, silver, blue, and sable.