German Shepherd vs Cockapoo
Compare German Shepherds to Cockapoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
12-24 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1899 AD
1950 AD
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Low to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
High
None to Medium
Dander
High
None to Medium
Drool
Medium
None
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
German Shepherd
Cockapoo
