Since Romeo Beckham first announced the newest addition of the Beckham family on Instagram, interest in cockapoos has skyrocketed.
Simba the puppy appeared to already have a hugely influential impact on fans, as the UK's largest pet rehoming marketplace, Pets4Homes, saw 16 times more people looking at cockapoo adverts the next day online.
This spike comes at an ideal time for the breed, as cockapoos have fallen from the second most in-demand dog in 2020 to the 19th in 2022.
Despite this, cockapoos are the third most common pet on Pets4Homes, alongside French bulldogs and American bulldogs.
To help any families thinking of welcoming a cockapoo into their home like the Beckham's, canine experts from the rehoming website have shared information about caring for the breed.
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How do I care for a cockapoo?
Cockapoos have become a popular dog breed in the UK, in part because of their high energy levels and their curly coat, which sheds less than other dogs' as they're part poodle.
However, this does mean that owners may have to take extra care when grooming cockapoos.
In hot weather, cockapoos' coats can retain heat if not trimmed short enough, increasing their risk of heatstroke.
This means that regular trips to the groomer are particularly important for cockapoos at this time of year, and as is spending time playing outside, ensuring that pups have plenty of access to water and shade to rest in.
Am I suited to own a cockapoo?
Cockapoos are also known to be an energetic and sociable breed, so they may be prone to issues like separation anxiety if they are away from their owners, and they are likely to get restless if they are not taken on two walks a day.
As such, cockapoos are best suited to a home where their owner will be around most of the time, to provide both company and exercise.
If a cockapoo is showing signs of separation anxiety, such as destroying furniture or whimpering when left alone, training is an effective way to tackle the issue.
Leaving a cockapoo in a room for a few seconds before re-entering can help to get them used to being alone and reassure them that their owner will return.
You can gradually increase this time period over days and weeks, as your cockapoo gets used to spending time alone.
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