Cavoodle
Small
Long
25 to 38cm tall depending on the breed of the parents.
High
5 to 12kg
Obedience, Conformation
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.
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. The cavoodle should be taken to a groomer about every six weeks for a clip of your choice.
The cavoodle’s ears need frequent cleaning or they may become infected and, daily teeth brushing is recommended, or tartar will build up rapidly and lead to gingivitis. The eyes should be cleaned daily to prevent a build-up eye discharge and tear staining.
The cavoodle is a hybrid of a cavalier king charles spaniel and a poodle (toy or miniature). They have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years.
The aim of crossbreeding is to minimise the genetic diseases that can be present in purebred dogs. First-cross cavoodles will have the maximum genetic benefits associated with a hybrid dog – in other words, a cavoodle with one parent purebred cavalier king charles spaniel and one parent purebred poodle will have less genetic diseases than second or third cross cavoodles.