Description

Depending on the parents, the Cavapoo is a small to medium sized dog, created by cross-breeding Poodles with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Cavapoos have round faces, large almond-shaped eyes, and a somewhat flat-looking muzzle. Although small, the Cavapoo is no delicate flower, but a sturdy little pooch – this makes the Cavapoo a popular family dog. Their sturdy build and athleticism also make them contenders in many canine sports!

Keep in mind that since the Cavapoo is hybrid breed, even puppies from the same litter can look very different, Some Cavapoos look more like Poodles, whilst some more closely resemble the Cavalier.

Origin: Australia

Look

Bred to create a suitable dog for those with allergies; the Cavapoo’s fur is typically curly or wavy. Although weekly brushing is needed, the good news is that Cavapoos hardly shed, which could make them a good dog for a person with allergies. The Cavapoo’s coat comes in many colours, including fawn, cream, gold, white, and chestnut. It is also possible to find bi- or tri-coloured Cavapoos.

Keep in mind that even puppies from the same litter can look very different, and have variable coat types. The Cavapoo’s appearance and coat-quality depend a lot on the parents.

Health

Fortunately the Cavapoo is generally a healthy dog, but the breed is prone to a few health conditions:

• Congenital heart attacks
• Patellar luxation
• Progressive retinal atrophy

At Newdoggy.com, we recommend that you buy your puppy from reputable breeders, who use genetic testing and good breeding practices to remove genetic conditions from their breeding lines.

Learning

The Cavapoo is keen and bright. Young Cavapoos sometimes have a short attention span, so don’t despair if they lose concentration; a little patience goes a long way. They are very intelligent but also very eager to please, which makes them very trainable. Cavapoos can master many tricks, and since they are also athletic, they do brilliantly in sports such as canine agility.

As Cavapoos hate to be left alone, it is important to teach them how to deal with being away from you when they are young. Failure to do so can lead to behaviour problems.

Temperament

The Cavapoo is an absolute sweetheart! They are incredible friendly and even-tempered, making them ideal family dogs. They are wonderful with children, though rough play can hurt the Cavapoo, so very young children should be supervised. The Cavapoo is sweet and gentle, so also makes a good pet for an older person.

Living with

The Cavapoo doesn’t need a lot of exercise, but since they tend to put on weight easily, exercise and a sensible diet are important. Young Cavapoos are energetic, and even older Cavapoos enjoy exercise. Even though a twice daily walk is sufficient exercise, your Cavapoo will also happily join you on longer walks.

Although Cavapoos are friendly to everyone, they are especially attached to their family members. These dogs tend to suffer from separation anxiety, and hate being left alone. You should do some training to help your dog cope with being left home alone; otherwise your Cavapoo may develop behavioural problems.

Due to their relatively short muzzle, Cavapoos do not cope well with heat. During warm weather, keep your Cavapoo in the shade and provide plenty of water; you can exercise them at dawn and dusk. Swimming can also help your Cavapoo keep cool.