How to Register Cockapoo Puppies
Cockapoo is a mix of a poodle with the English Cocker Spaniel or the American Cocker Spaniel. Since these dogs are not purebred, they cannot be registered via the AKC or America Kennel Club. However, because the Cockapoo is so popular, a group began that has their own registration, the ACC, or the American Cockapoo Club.
- Look for a Cockapoo breeder
nearest you on the American
Cockapoo Club. In order to have your puppy registered, you must
adopt it from one of the approved breeders through the club. This
helps to ensure that the breeders are helping to advance the line
and not backyard breeding. Moreover, breeders cannot sell their
puppies to pet stores or any such entities, as they must abide by
strict rules of the club in order to remain in good standing. - Visit with the breeder near you to
check out the puppies they have for adoption. Moreover, tour their
facility and kennels, if they have any. They should be clean and
sanitary, but if they are not, you should contact the ACC and let
them know that the breeder is not following the rules of the club. - Once you do find a puppy from a
breeder that is a member of the ACC, you will be provided with a
registration number from the breeder. Go to the ACC website in order to complete the registration of your Cockapoo. The
cost to register your new little friend is $12. After you submit the
form online along with your payment, you can expect to receive the
registration papers in the mail three weeks later.