Cavoodle

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Miniature/Toy Poodle

Temperament
The Cavoodle is a lively and very affectionate companion. They enjoy being part of the family unit and love to participate in the activities of the day. Cavoodles have a very gentle nature and can make wonderful companions for children. They can adapt to living in a small home or apartment as long as they receive adequate daily exercise. Cavoodles can be good guard dogs as they may bark when visitors arrive, however are not aggressive. They can be quite vocal and prone to separation anxiety was early socialisation and training is a must

Upkeep
Cavoodles usually do not shed and are often tolerated by allergic people. Their coats do take a great deal of care though, generally requiring professional grooming, as well as regular combing and brushing at home every week. The Cavoodle should be taken to a groomer about every six weeks for professional grooming. Daily walks and regular trips to the dog park will keep help keep a Cavoodle’s energy levels under control.

What should I consider when purchasing a cross-breed?

It is important to remember that a crossbreed is not as predictable as a purebred dog. You don’t know which characteristics it will inherit from each of its parents. In the case of the Labradoodle, this may mean that you get a puppy with a fleece, hair or wool coat or with a curly or a straight coat, depending on what they inherit from the Poodle and the Cavalier. This also applies to the personality traits of the two breeds.

There have been an increasing number of health concerns about crossbreeds, not least because too many irresponsible breeders are cashing in on the crossbreed craze and selling the myth that crossbreeds are automatically healthier, so they don’t need to health test their dogs. This is not true. Whilst crossbreeds have a wider gene pool than pedigree dogs, any dog can become ill and it is important that you buy from a responsible breeder. If you buy a crossbreed you should check the health test results for both of the parents in the same way as you should for a pedigree dog.

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Breed information sourced from: https://www.purina.com.au/en/dogs/breeds/cavoodle#.X50QSS97HVo & https://www.preloved.co.uk/blog/animals/advice-buying-pedigree-crossbreed/
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