The Cockapoo Handbook is the No 1 bestselling book on Cockapoos & an absolute must for anyone getting a Cockapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog.
New owners have so many questions. Imagine if you could call on a room full of Cockapoo experts to provide the answers… Well now you can! Canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with Cockapoo breeders & professionals on both sides of the Atlantic to produce the biggest, most detailed & up-to-date book on Cockapoos.
The 232 pages are packed full of information & insider tips on everything you'll ever need to know about caring for & living with these unique & highly affectionate dogs. & the book is beautifully illustrated with over 100 superb colour photos.
Find out what Cockapoo breeders have to say on a host of subjects, including:
•Typical Cockapoo traits
•Cockapoos for allergy sufferers
•What Cockapoos love
•How to train them
•How much exercise they need
•What to feed
•All about grooming
•Caring for an older Cockapoo
The Cockapoo Handbookcovers looking after a Cockapoo from the litter to old age. For anyone who hasn’t chosen their puppy yet, there’s:
•How to Find a Good Breeder & The Questions to Ask
•Where NOT to Buy a Cockapoo From
•Picking a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog,
•Male or Female, Colours, Sizes & F Numbers explained
•The Temperament of The Cockapoo
•How to Pick a Puppy With the Right Temperament For You
•Cockapoo-Proofing Your Home
•Rescue Cockapoos
Once you bring your Cockapoo home, the book guides you through the first days & weeks, covering Housetraining, Crate Training, Obedience Training, Understanding Your Dog’s Personality & Socialising your Dog.
There are over 20 pages on Feeding a Cockapoo with all the options explained, including Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, The Raw Diet, How to Read Dog Food Labels & Feeding Senior Dogs. There’s a chapter on Cockapoos as Assistance Dogs written by their owners, & one on Grooming written by Cockapoo owner, breeder & former professional groomer, Jessica Sampson.
Cockapoo Health, Skin & Allergies are covered in depth with tried & tested medical & holistic treatments. There are tips on where to get the best insurance for Cockapoos. You'll learn about Keeping your Cockapoo Healthy, How to Keep His or Her Ears Clean & Infection-Free, the Cockapoo Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing.
Reviews for The Cockapoo Handbook:
“Excellent book on the Cockapoo,” THE DOODLE TRUST, UK
“I had some input into this book. However I only received the whole book once completed. It is well written, easy to follow, you can jump to issues you may have or read it cover to cover. It is a book that you will go back to over & over. It shows the most important issues in buying a Cockapoo. This book covers everything, well worth buying. MARY GOSLING, FOUNDER, BRITISH COCKAPOO SOCIETY
“This book is amazingly well written! I was thoroughly impressed while reading this. The author was spot on about anything you wanted to know, & information that I did not even think of that was very insightful. I highly recommend buying this book, it is easy to read & she explains everything in a wonderful way that anyone can understand!!” KATHY MATHENY, USA
“A good honest guide. Lovely photos & helpful testimonials from breeders & owners. This guide should be read by prospective new Cockapoo owners. I'm glad I bought it as it is helping me with my gorgeous 12 week old puppy Ted,” MRS M A PARROTT, UK
“This is the most in depth book on cockapoos I have ever read. I am a breeder & I think every cockapoo breeder should have a copy of this book! I will also be recommending this book to all my new cockapoo owners as a must read. Look no further - this is the best book on cockapoos available,” JESSE LEITCH, USA
