This book covers everything; well worth buying, Mary Gosling, Founder, British Cockapoo Society.
The Cockapoo Handbook is the No.1 bestselling book on Cockapoos. It is by far the biggest and most in-depth Cockapoo book on the market, & an absolute must for anyone getting a Cockapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog. It also makes a great gift for new or prospective owners.
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 216 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. Find out what Cockapoo breeders have to say on a host of subjects, including typical Cockapoo traits, Cockapoos for allergy sufferers, Cockapoos and children, what Cockapoos love, how to train them, how much exercise they need, what to feed, all about grooming and advice on how to care for an older Cockapoo.
The Cockapoo Handbook covers looking after a Cockapoo from the litter to old age. For anyone who hasnt chosen their puppy yet, theres:
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, Different Colours, Sizes & F Numbers explained, Typical Cockapoo Temperament, 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 Dogs 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. Theres 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 and 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 Canine Handbooks:
An EXCELLENT BOOK, a guaranteed point of reference you will return to time after time, easy to understand, very breed specific, unlike lots of other books which seem generic, this has been written by someone who knows the breed. If you are thinking of getting a pug, you need this book, 10/10, D. BEECHAM, of FIZZLEWICK PUGS, SOUTH WALES, UK (Complete Pug Handbook)
The Labradoodle Handbook is very well researched & enjoyable to read. It is a must-have resource for anyone thinking of buying a doodle pup or adopting a doodle rescue. An invaluable tool, J. COUSINS, TEXAS, USA (Labradoodle Handbook)
Remarkable book - very informative and comprehensive. It is not to be missed, even seasoned bulldoggers could stand to learn a few things from this book, W. SHOPLAND, of EXTREMEBULLS, MIDDLESEX, UK (Bulldog Handbook)
Brilliant book! There is everything you need to know about Schnauzers in this book, truly a great insight into these beautiful dogs from start to finish, G.M. HICKEY, LONDON, UK (Schnauzer Handbook)