Last Updated on May 31, 2025 by Simon James
How Easy Is It To Adopt A Cockapoo?
Adopting a Cockapoo requires some effort, but is extremely rewarding.
The term Cockapoo adoption refers to an owner being matched to a Cockapoo dog that is in need of a home. This popular cross breed between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle accounts for 6.2% of dogs in the UK today. Cockapoo adoption is a growing way to give a dog in need a loving home.
Where To find Cockapoo’s for Adoption:
1. Cockapoo Breed Organisations
like Cockapoo Rescue GB take the need for Cockapoo adoption very seriously and are a great place to register your interest. You can do this be emailing them at admin@cockapoorescuegb.org.
Even if they can’t match you, they will give you up to date and accurate advice about who to approach next.
British Cockapoo Society does not contain any information about Cockapoo rescue or adoption on their website, but you could reach out to them to ask the question at cockapoosociety@gmx.com
Cockapoo Adoptions and Rehoming Services (USA)
The Facebook page boosts 16,000 followers and has up to date listing for Cockapoo adoption. The FB page links to a Canadian site called Pet Rehoming Network that operate throughout N. America.
2. Cockapoo Adoption Through Listing Sites
Pets4homes is one of the largest listing sites for breeders to sell puppies but they also have a ‘For Adoption’ listing option. When I checked at the time of writing, they did not have any Cockapoo adoption listing on their site, but they are certainly worth checking due to the high volume of listings the site attracts.
Cockapoo Rescue GB Facebook page has 11,000 followers and the social side of the breed club. The Facebook group is very active and gives you a fast way to ask questions to the cockapoo community who are willing to help.
3. Cockapoo Adoption Through Independent Dog Welfare Charities
Woodgreen is a nationally know dog welfare charity featured in the Channel 4 programme ‘The Dog House’
It’s fair to say we’ve come a long way since 1924 when we were founded. From rescuing cats and dogs on the streets of London to helping thousands of pets every year from our centre in Cambridgeshire, we’ve grown in both size and ambition. And thanks to The Dog House, more and more people are becoming aware of Woodgreen.
Woodgreen puts so much professionalism into matching owners and dogs and at the time of writing advertised a litter of Cockapoos. It’s definitely worth giving them a call if you are in reaching distance of Cambridgeshire.
Many Tears Animal Rescue is another charity that often a advertises Cockapoo’s for adoption.
Many Tears Animal Rescue is based in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. It was founded in 2004 by Sylvia and Bill Van Atta, with the aim of providing a safe haven for dogs that were facing uncertain futures. Both Sylvia and Bill have a long history of animal rescue. Sylvia has set up and worked in rescues in both the UK and USA. They have witnessed many sad situations and shed many tears over dogs in terrible situations and hence the name Many Tears Animal Rescue
For Rescue options in wales see Cockapoo Adoption Wales.
4. Adopt A Cockapoo From A Local Dog Rescue In Your Area
Cockapoo For Life has put together comprehensive listings of rescue shelters all over the UK that take in Cockapoo’s for adoption. Each page also has comments with people either looking to re-home a Cockapoo or wanting to adopt, so check the comments to see contact details of those getting in touch through this website.
- Cockapoo Adoption Scotland
- Cockapoo Apoption Ireland
- Cockapoo Adoption North East England
- Cockapoo Adoption North West England
- Cockapoo Adoption Midlands & East Anglia
- Cockapoo Adoption London
- Cockapoo Adoption South East England
- Cockapoo Adoption South West England
5. Cockapoo Adoption From A Cockapoo Breeder
Sadly, some people are overwhelmed by a new puppy and approach the breeder to give the puppy back. It’s worthwhile getting in touch with Cockapoo breeders (after they have recently had a litter) to see if they have any cockapoo’s that need adopting into a loving home.
Cockapoo Adoption Case Study
Willow (pictured above) was rescued exactly 3 weeks from when the photo was taken. Sadly, she was kept on a puppy farm, being bred for financial gain, living outside in poor conditions, and just desperately needing loving owners.She was fortunate to be rescued inot a loving family and who within 24 hours, got her groomed, checked out at the vets and arranged to have her spayed.Her new owner writes ‘3 weeks on and she’s recovering from her operation well and absolutely loving her new home, she feels safe, and loved and she’s now living her best life’.
Wrapping It up
FAQs
How much should I expect to pay for a Cockapoo?
To buy a Cockapoo puppy on listing sites like Pet4home or FreeAds expect to between £700 to £2000. The exact price will be determined by: F Genealogy (F1) puppies tend to command a higher price; breeder reputation, coat colour, pre-breeding health checks, location and cyclical demand (prices went up during coronavirus lockdown)
What does F1 or F2 Cockapoo mean?
A F1 or First Cross Cockapoo is the result of a Cocker Spaniel being bred with a Poodle. F2 or Second Cross Cockapoos is the result of two F1 Cockapoos parents being bred together.
Are Cockapoos aggressive to the owner?
Very Rarely. Cockapoo’s are one of the UK’s favourite dog breed because they are kind natured, affectionate and good with children. They are associated with rage syndrome but this has certain triggers and should not put a buyer off owning a Cockapoo.
What is the most desirable colour Cockapoo?
According Google trends Blue Merle Cockapoos are the most searched for cockapoo colour in the UK.
