About the Cavapoo Breed
Find out what makes the Cavapoo breed so special to us.
The Cavapoo is the crossbreed of both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Poodle (typically mini or toy sized). The Cavapoo is sometimes known as the Cavoodle in Australia, which is where the dog was first bred. The Cavapoo is known for their sweet temperament and friendly nature. Their coats range from wavy-curly and are low-no shed, perfect for families with allergies. The Cavapoo adapts well to most households and is the perfect travel companion as they stay small and love to be with their owners all of the time.
Size:
The Cockapoo is a small to medium sized breed.
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Height: 11 to 14 inches (males); 9 to 11 inches (females)
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Weight: 10 to 20 pounds (males); 9 to 18 pounds (females)
Coat:
Cavapoos can have a single or double coat, which can range from straight, wavy or curly. All Cavapoos need daily brushing and regular grooming to keep their coat in good condition. Cavapoos have a diverse range of coat colors adapting both those of their parent breeds. Their colors can range from Black, brown (chocolate), tri-color, cream, apricot and red. Alongside the vast array of colors the main coat patterns which are:
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Solid- One color
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Parti- One predominant color (typically white) broken up by patches of one or more colors.
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Phantom- One solid color broken up by a secondary color of a specific pattern. This includes the muzzle side, chin and chest.
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Like with other breeds puppies can change their coloring quite dramatically as they age and their adult coat may be much different than their puppy coat. Other factors of coat change may be due to the weather, sometimes a coat may lighten in the warm summer heat and then become darker again in the cool winter weather. A Cavapoo's coat is soft to the touch and is generally more hypoallergenic due to the Poodle cross. By the time a puppy is six weeks old we can usually tell how the coat is likely to develop but we won't know for sure until their adult coat comes in around a year old. A Cavapoo's coat can develop and change up until the age of two.
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Temperament:
Friendly, affectionate, gentle, playful, and loyal. They love to be with their family and are very adaptable to most households. They do great with children and other pets. They are the perfect travel buddy and family dog.
Exercise & Training:
Cavapoos do well with moderate exercise, only needing daily walks and playtime. They are suitable for both apartment living and country living. They have enough energy to keep up with kids (as long as it's not rough play) but are the perfect couch dog and love to relax on a lap. Cavapoos do well with training and learn quickly with positive reinforcement. Many Cavapoos love puppy training school and even agility classes. These are also great ways to socialize with other doggy friends
