Cockapoo Grooming Guide: 4 Tips for a Healthy and Beautiful Coat
to towel dry and blow dry them. Microfiber towels are a good option for their coats because they wont trap and tangle fur while drying them.
What Is the Best Haircut for a Cockapoo?
Tight curly hair isnt optimal when it comes to long coat lengths. Its a good idea to bring them into your groomer about once per month. An adult Cockapoos coat can grow to around 15 cm in length but its not recommended to let it grow that long unless youre confident you can maintain it.
There are three common haircuts you will find when it comes to Cockapoos
Teddy BearLambSummer Cut
The teddy bear cut is a popular choice for many curlycoated breeds. The head is rounded and fluffy. Their coat is the same length all over the body as well. Usually the length of the coat will be 0 52 inches long. The lamb cut is similar to the bear but the length of the legs is left longer than the rest of the coat. Summer cuts are very straightforward. Their coats will be shaved down as close to the skin as possible to keep your dog cool during warmer months. Giving your dogs a trim at home between grooming visits can also be highly beneficial.
How Else Can You Get Your Cockapoo a Healthy Coat?
Cockapoos can have either hair or fur depending on if they lean more like Cocker Spaniel or Poodle.
Nutrition is the first and foremost way to get a healthy coat for your Cockapoo. Their hair is mainly made up of protein so poor protein intake can harm their coats. Protein should always be the primary ingredient on your dogs foot label. Their coat is a good indication of their overall health as deficiencies and other issues will show in their coats.
Choosing hightier foods will benefit your pup the most in the end. Make sure the treats you give them are healthy too! The next thing to be aware of is their omega fatty acid intake. Omega3 and Omega6 fatty acids stimulate hair growth support their joints and can aid in skin allergies. Some owners also swear by taking coconut oil and massaging it into their coats! This can add shine and nourish dry or dehydrated skin.
