While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Flandoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Colonial Cocker Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Familiar
Rational
Instinctual

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Outright
Tempered
Merry
Trusting
Joyful
Sociable
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Flandoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Flandoodles aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Afghanistan

Poodle, Bouvier des Flandres

English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1990s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White
Gray
Red
Blue

Brown
Black
Red

Flandoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Curly

Wavy

A Flandoodle can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Colonial Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Flandoodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Patellar Luxation
Entropion

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Megaesophagus
Laryngeal Paralysis

Cataracts
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Urinalysis
Optical Exam
Fluorescein Test
Schirmer Tear Test
Blood Tests
Complete Blood Profile
Corneal Staining
Intraocular Pressure
Cytology
Cultures

Fetch, Walking, Hike, Biking, Hiking, Swimming, Tricks, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Training, Tug-of-war

Beach walks, Fetch, Gardening, Snuggles

Flandoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flandoodle, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Colonial Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Flandoodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Colonial Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Flandoodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Flandoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Colonial Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Flandoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Colonial Cocker Spaniel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Flandoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Flandoodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Flandoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Colonial Cocker Spaniels are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.