This cockapoo color guide will help you learn all about every cockapoo color. We’ll talk about rare colors like apricots and champagne as well as more common colors such as white and black cockapoos. It discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of each color. By the end of this article, you should have an idea of the perfect cockapoo color for you.

Apricot cockapoos

Apricot Cockapoos range from reddish to creamy white. As some apricot puppies age, their coat may lighten to an off-white color. It's advisable to consult with your breeder, as they can identify puppies more prone to color changes and help you choose one that matches your preferences. Apricot is a rare cockapoo color, requiring both parents to carry the recessive gene. Due to high demand, apricot puppies often have waiting lists. If waiting is a concern, consider a red colored puppy, which resembles apricot but is more common.

Black cockapoos

Black cockapoo with a pink scrunchie on its neck

Cockapoos generally carry a gene commonly called the “poodle fading” gene. While some Cockapoo colors don't inherit the gene, black Cockapoos do. This fading gene results in a more gray matte color as the Cockapoo ages. We’re not trying to dissuade you from choosing a black Cockapoo; they are wonderful companions with a beautiful, rich coat. We aim to simply inform you about this natural color change, so you can be prepared for your black Cockapoos transformation over the years. In fact, black Cockapoos are some of the most popular cockapoos, despite the color change.

Brown Cockapoos

Three brown puppies sitting by gold coins and green checkered pillows

Brown Cockapoos range from light creamy shades to deep chocolate browns. While lighter browns are common, darker shades may be more challenging to find. Like black Cockapoos, brown Cockapoos also experience fading, resulting in a lighter coffee or silvery beige tone over time. Again this is not a downside, just something to consider when deciding on the color you want your furry friend to be.

Champagne Color

The rare champagne cockapoos tend to have darker ears and snout areas that make their eyes shine. Because of how handsome champagne colors are they are extremely limited with a pretty long wait line. Consider buff-colored cockapoos as an alternative, as they closely resemble champagne and are more readily available.

Buff Color

6 puppies sitting in a line each with bows and neck things

As mentioned before buff colors are extremely common and come in a wide variety. Buff colors can be anywhere from off-white to a darker caramel-like color. Because buff cockapoos have such a variety of colors they can pass off as golden, champagne, and apricot. In all, buff colored cockapoos are highly recommended for those looking for variety and cuteness.

Golden cockapoo

Gold cockapoo sitting in front of pink checkered pillows with a pink bow in its hair

Golden cockapoos are a yellowish-golden color, darker around the eyes and ears. Golden cockapoos will be the light of your life. Keep in mind that golden cockapoos might take a little longer to find as they are rarer than some of the other colors. While waiting for a golden cockapoo would be worth the wait it is understandable that waiting might not always be an option and that is perfectly fine. For those who don't want to wait for a golden cockapoo, you might try a buff-colored cockapoo and find it meets your needs and wants.

Phantom Cockapoo

Phantom cockapoos are right in the middle, not quite common, not quite rare. Making them somewhat hard to get but not very hard to find as they are not rare but a lot of people want them. Phantom Cockapoos are worth the wait with their beautiful blend of brown, black, and beige colored fur. If waiting is not an option and a tri-color or a sable is easier or faster to get, they are pretty similar and might give the look you want.

Red Cockapoo

Red puppy with two pink bows one on each ear

Depending on the melanin the coat of a red cockapoo can be anywhere from a reddish brown to deeper shades of auburn. Some red cockapoos are more golden while some are more tan. Wait time does depend on the breeder but it should not take very long as red is more common. The only thing that makes wait time extremely long is if you are very particular about what red you get. Otherwise, you will find that a red color will be easy enough to find and you will love your adorable red cockapoo.

Roan Cockapoo

A roan cockapoo coat is a blend of white and either black, brown, blue, silver, orange, or lemon. Some roan dogs have a darker color on their heads with the rest of the body being white, some have a dark color on the body and a white head. Some roans do tend to fade into a more uniform color as they age. While some people might find this fading undesirable, for many, it holds a special charm. In fact, seeing their puppies gradually fade can be endearing to most owners, who find it cute and heartwarming. This transformation can even enhance the dog's appearance, making them look even more attractive as they mature. Roans, while fairly rare, are worth the wait as there isn't another color like it.

4 roan puppies each with bows sitting in a line

Sable Cockapoo

Brown black and white puppy sitting by green checkered pillows and a leprechan hat

Sable Cockapoos are a mix of red, brown, and many other dark colors, all blended to look like an ombre. As there is a wait list you can find another color that is similar like a tri color or a phantom. Sables are cute though, which explains the waitlist. So, if you are willing to wait you will find it was worth it when you see your sweet sable puppy.

Tri-Color cockapoo

Tri-colored cockapoos usually have three colors, brown tan, and black. Tri-colored cockapoos, phantoms, and sable all are pretty similar when it comes to rarity but in an instance where one is easier to acquire than the other, you could choose any which one and still meet many of your wants. Keep in mind though that while phantom cockapoos do look similar to tri-colored cockapoos and sable cockapoos they are definitely not exactly the same and they each have their own unique bonuses. Making it worth it if you can find the specific one you want.

Tuxedo Cockapoo

Black puppy with a white chest and a pink neck thing

Tuxedo Cockapoos have a darker main color with a lighter chest, resembling a tuxedo. There are many different variations of color when it comes to tuxedo cockapoos. If you are particular when it comes to color you may have a more difficult time finding and getting a tuxedo cockapoo. Usually, though, you will be able to find a tuxedo without too much time spent waiting

White Cockapoos

White puppy with purple bow by pink checkered pillows

White is one of the most common out of all the cockapoo colors, but that does not make them any less desirable. White cockapoos are very adorable, with darker fur around the ears and mouth area and a beautiful white body.

Conclusion

When choosing your cockapoos color there are many things to keep in mind. This cockapoo color guide should have helped you balance facts and opinions and find the color you love most.

The Ultimate Cockapoo Color Guide