*******Call for Photos - 2009 NACR Cockapoo and Cockapoo Puppies Calendars*******
Call is open until November 15, 2008 - make your poo famous!
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Please note - only the breeders listed in the NACR Breeder Listing are NACR registered breeders. Any other breeders claiming to be "associated" with the NACR are falsely representing themselves and the NACR which is an unethical action.
Cockapoo (pronounced KOK-a-poo); noun, definition - As the name brings to mind, a cross between cocker spaniel and poodle. Through documentation and establishment of a genetic database this wonderful hybrid is being brought to status as its own breed. A dog of outstanding intelligence, wonderful disposition, abounding affection, low to no shedding or 'doggy' odor, easily trained and long lived. A dog that is amazingly forgiving of the indiscretions of small children with a keen intelligence any adult can appreciate. Cockapoos come in a myriad of colors and a range of sizes to fit any family's desires.
Founded in 1999 and in continuous operation since,
the NACR is well established as the registry for
cockapoos, also working in conjunction with CERF, OFA and PennHip. The
NACR database now includes first through sixth generation cockapoos,
maintaining the mission
of documenting and providing a healthy gene pool while establishing the
heritage of the Cockapoo. Registration provides a
traceable background which in turn provides the information
needed to define a cockapoo as being a breed of its own, which will
continue to bring the cockapoo to breed status.
A true cockapoo is
ONLY a purposeful, planned crossing of a purebred cocker spaniel with a
purebred poodle. Without a traceable background anything cute and
fuzzy could
be (and has been) passed off as a "cockapoo" by unscrupulous people.
The characteristics
of a cockapoo are are hereditary, and therefore with a known background
you can get an accurate prediction (within the laws of genetics and
statistical error) of what to expect in cockapoo offspring in terms of
size,
color, temperament, intelligence. (E.g.
you don't get a 30 lb pup out of 10 lb parents). We have all
heard tales of the "cockapoo" from unknown sources that grew up to be
65 lbs., looked suspiciously like the dog down the road and nothing
like a poodle or cocker much less a cockapoo. Registration alleviates
these problems since the
breeding stock and resulting offspring are traceable to pure cocker and
poodle lines. In searching for a cockapoo to take into your life your
only concern
should be choosing the size and color of your new best friend. As
people
continue to discover the wonderful qualities of the cockapoo, as with
anything
truly
good - there are always those trying to capitalize on the cockapoo name
by breeding anything cute and fuzzy and calling it a "cockapoo" - by
obtaining a cockapoo through NACR registered breeders you should be
insured
of getting a true cockapoo.
The North American Cockapoo
Registry is dedicated to recording the
breeding of cockapoos as being the correct breeding involving only pure
(traceable) cocker spaniels and pure (traceable) poodles to create
the cockapoo and true cockapoo to cockapoo for generational breeding.
In time with the cooperation of the dedicated NACR breeders, the NACR
will also be able to provide the scientific and genetic basis needed to
declare the cockapoo a true breed, up from a hybrid cross. This does
not imply or require acceptance by the AKC or any other national kennel
club; only science defines a breed. Once a breed has been
scientifically and genetically established, then it may be petitioned
to be registered in any national kennel club but this is only for the
purpose of participating in that organization's shows and competitions;
it has nothing to do with the declaration of the breed. At this time,
it is not the intention of the NACR to petition for listing in any of
these groups; it is only to prove and protect the breeding of
cockapoos. However - in cooperation with the NACR - the national
databases for OFA and Cerf have given the cockapoo its own breed
classification instead of being listed under the lump heading of hybrid.
The NACR highly encourages
genetic testing for hereditary defects to
further enhance to well-being of the cockapoo as a wonderful family
companion. As such the NACR will maintain in the database
this
information as a matter of public record. The consumers demand for a
healthy dog will be the driving force in eliminating genetically linked
health problems.