Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located? Acura Cockapoos is about 10 miles northwest of Columbia, SC. We are conveniently located three miles off of I-26. Our home is very easy to find. We do offer delivery service to Exits along I-26, I-20 and I-77 inside South Carolina. We can also ship your puppy to you. Ask for details.
Can we come see your dogs and/or puppies? We allow visitors to see the puppies and our adult dogs if you call to make an appointment. Puppies cannot receive visitors until they are 5 weeks of age and hand a Neopar vaccine for parvovirus. You may only visit puppies 1) you have purchased or 2) those available to purchase.
What puppies do you currently have available? All of our available puppies are listed on our website, along with photos and information about the moms and dads. We update information and pictures on a regular basis. Check out the Nurseries on the navigation bar. Check out our Expecting Moms page for upcoming litters.
Can you tell me more about the disposition of a cockapoo? Cockapoos are generally "people pleasers". If they figure out what you desire of them, they strive hard to win your approval & devotion. They are easily trainable due to the high intelligence inherited from their poodle ancestors. They are also easy going & loveable, as are their cocker spaniel ancestors. The result is a dog that is the best of both breeds. They are very good with children and make wonderful family pets. Because they are so people oriented, they should not be left alone for extended periods of time.
When are puppies available for new homes? Pups are available for new homes when they are 7 to 8 weeks old, vaccinated and vet checked. No puppy can leave here without a veterinarian check up and their vaccines as well as a signed Purchase Agreement on file.
Are cockapoos considered nonshedding or hypoallergenic? Yes, like poodles, the cockapoo is considered to be nonshedding and as a general rule, hypo allergenic. However, pups, like children, can take on the characteristics of one parent more than another. Occasionally a puppy will have a more cocker like appearance with a straighter more cocker like coat. If so, the chances of some light shedding are more likely.
What are 1st generation cockapoos? 1st generation cockapoos are the offspring of a cocker spaniel parent and a poodle parent. 2nd generation cockapoos & further are the result of cockapoo to cockapoo pairings. The only "true" cockapoo is always a 50/50 % mix of both breeds. Breeding a cockapoo back to a cocker spaniel or poodle is not a true cockapoo as it is not 75% of one breed and 25% of the other breed.
Do you breed 1st or 2nd generation cockapoos? I personally believe that you get a more consistent, classic "cockapoo look" as well as a healthier dog from a cocker spaniel to a poodle breeding. (That is a personal opinion & other breeders often disagree.) Hence, I only breed 1st generation cockapoos. I believe, and so does my veterinarian, that a first generation cockapoo is far healthier than a 2nd, 3rd, etc generation as evidenced in the article on my site, The Heterosis Effect.
How large will the puppies be when they are full grown? Cockapoo puppy size is usually 8 to 30 lbs. We try very hard to estimate the size of our 1st generation puppies based on prior litters, size of mom and dad. Most times we are pretty good at estimating however, genes to play an important role and your cockapoo may be larger or smaller than we estimate.
Do you vaccinate and worm the puppies? We vaccinate all of our puppies at the age of four weeks with Neopar at four weeks. At seven weeks all puppies are given their first five way puppy vaccine (Da2PPV) and their Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine. This is the beginning of a series of vaccines. Consult with your veterinarian for their vaccine schedule. All of our puppies are wormed on a regular schedule at 2, 4 and six weeks of age.
Do you have your puppies checked by a veterinarian? Yes. All puppies are given a thorough exam by my veterinarian between 6 and 7 weeks of age. Our vaccination and worming schedules are the result of many conversations with our veterinarian to insure your puppy is as healthy as possible when you take your puppy home.
Do you provide a guarantee? We provide a guarantee that is per the State of South Carolina Puppy Lemon Law.
What are your prices? Puppies are $750 no matter the color or sex of the puppy. Visit our Pricing page for more information.
How do I reserve a puppy that is already born? A NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $150 will hold the pup of your choice. The deposit is applied toward the purchase price of your puppy. You can place a deposit with PayPal or you can send a deposit through the mail. Send us an email for availability and instructions.
Can I be added to your wait list for unborn litters? We do host a formal waiting list for those who want to place a deposit on an upcoming litter. The fee is $50 with the return of the agreement. This $50 is applied to the price of your puppy. Once the puppies are here, puppy selection is made in the order deposits are received. Check out the Expecting Moms page for more information.
Is shipping available? What about delivery services? We do ship within the USA. If you purchase your puppy and fly to the United States to pick up your puppy, we can assist you in the paperwork to take your puppy back with you. We do offer delivery service to Exits along I-26, I-20 and I-77 inside South Carolina. Sometimes we will schedule a visit to Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, SC or other locations.
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