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@HatBeard I know almost nothing about dogs. However felt moved to post as my parents have a cockapoo and while great e.g. super loving verging on needy, doesn't shed, good with children, pretty obedient/trainable, it is very high energy and requires approaching 2 hrs exercise a day. Suspect it is a bit of a lottery, as with the size, as to how much cocker and how much poodle you get. I 'think' (might be a lie) cavapoo's are meant to need less exercise but have many of the same traits. Worth also noting the neediness can make it hard to leave them for may length of time, though probably not a major issue for your mum by the sound of it.
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My mum's been making noises about getting a dog to keep her company when I'm not about. She's been unwell for most of this year and had really poor mobility but I think she's able to handle a couple of very short walks a day to take a dog out when I'm not there and actually it's good incentive to keep her moving as I think too much inactivity doesn't help her health improve anyways.
based on all kinds of variables I think something like a mid-size cockapoo might be the ticket based on what I've read about demeanour/temperament, grooming, general needs etc. my 2 young cousins spend a lot of time at my mums and my general experience with really small dogs is they're too snappy/mental.
obviously before I go ahead with anything I'll be doing my full due diligence on what I need but while I'm building up a mental checklist any/all advice on getting a puppy after not having a dog since I was 8 is most welcome. from best place to start to things you might not think you'll need but definitely will.