Cockapoo vs Poodle

The Cockapoo is a cross of the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle; the Poodle was bred for retrieving game from water. The Cockapoo is small to medium by weight; the Poodle is small to large. The Cockapoo has a coat that varies with the parents, needing weekly to regular grooming; the Poodle, a curly coat, needing regular grooming. The Cockapoo sheds anywhere from less than most to some; the Poodle, less than most. The Cockapoo needs anywhere from a good daily walk to lots of exercise; the Poodle, lots of exercise.