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As a cross between peppy Poodles and bright Pomeranians, Pomapoos are a smart, friendly breed that craves being around people 24/7. The specifics of their personality and looks will vary because of their mixed background, but you can count on these little pups to be cuddly companions no matter what. Full-grown, they typically weigh 5-15 pounds and stand 8-10 inches tall.

Pomapoos are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Pomapoos get along very well with kids, but young children should be supervised around them to make sure the dogs are treated with respect. This breed is friendly with strangers and will happily live with other dogs and cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Pomapoo needs an average amount of exercise each day to stay fit and happy. They are content either playing indoors or taking some time for a walk or playtime outside. They’re also smart and catch on quickly, so they can learn the ropes of training or new activities with ease. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Pomapoo’s coat can be straight, curly, or anywhere in between and can also vary from short to medium length. These pups come in a variety of colors, including black, white, and brown, which is most common. Like the Poodle, they don’t shed much and should only need to be brushed regularly to maintain their mane. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance.

Pomapoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because they’re so small, Pomapoos are perfectly happy with apartment life, but regardless of the setting, they need to live indoors and be around people. They are fairly easy to train.

Cocker Spaniels are equally at home chasing birds in the field or playing fetch in your living room. They take joy in almost everything they do and are always sniffing around for the next thing to get into. It’s important to work with a reputable breeder, but once you find the right one, this breed will capture your heart! Full-grown, they typically weigh 20-30 pounds and stand 13-15 inches tall.

Cocker Spaniels are generally excellent with children of all ages. It’s important that Cocker Spaniels are kept as inside dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Cocker Spaniels don’t need quite as much exercise as many other sporting dogs, but they still require daily playtime. They have a high prey drive, so if given the opportunity to hunt, they will do so. Cocker Spaniels enjoy activities like playing fetch, swimming, sniffing for trouble, and of course, cuddling. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Cocker Spaniels have a soft, wavy coat that you can keep styled in one of two ways. The puppy cut is a shorter coat length that you’ll need to brush and trim about every two weeks. The famous, flowing show-coats take even more effort, including weekly bathing, brushing, and trimming. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance.

Cocker Spaniels are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. It’s important that Cocker Spaniels are kept as inside dogs. The size of your house or yard is less important, and they can live just fine in almost any situation provided they get their exercise. They are fairly easy to train.