Cavapoo Breed Guide
Here's a quick guide to your Cavapoo:
Weight: Male 5-10kg, female 5-10kg
Height at the withers: : Male 28-45cm, female 28-45cm
Energy level: Average
Life expectancy: 12-15 years
Tendency to drool: Low
Tendency to snore: Slight
Tendency to bark: Slight
Tendency to dig:: Low
Social/attention needs:: Moderate
: Companionship
Socializing
Colours: White, cream, apricot, red, brown, black, silver
Health problems: Generally healthy, but can be prone to eye conditions, luxating patella, and obesity.
The Cavapoo is a cheerful, friendly, and social breed. They're active and fun companion dogs who are easily taught and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Cavapoos love being part of the family and dislike being left alone.
Grooming your Cavapoo
Cavapoos can have a range of coat types, from the Poodle's tight curls to the Cavalier's soft, straight fur. Their coat will need trimming a couple of times a year – how often depends on how long you like their fur and what they're most comfortable with!
Nail trimming
Keeping your Cavapoo's nails trimmed is important! Clip them as needed, but aiming for around once a month is a good rule of thumb. It's better to trim a little and often than to leave it for too long. Get your dog used to nail trimming from a young age. Our nail trimming course is packed with tips to help you get it right!
Weight Control
Cavapoos are often fond of food and can therefore easily gain weight and risk becoming overweight. Try to keep a regular check on your dog's body to determine if it is the right size, you can learn more about this in the Weight Control course.
Eye injuries
The Cavapoo is generally a healthy breed but it can suffer from eye problems, learn more about eye injuries in our course here.
Oral health
Taking care of your dog's oral health is important, especially for you with a Cavapoo. Regular tooth brushing is essential for good oral health. Getting your dog comfortable with brushing his teeth takes practice and patience, you can learn more here.
Socialisation
Socialising your dog is important. So start practising environmental training at an early age. Let your dog experience both sounds and places that it will experience even as an adult. Learn more about socialisation and environmental training here.
If you have a friendly dog, as a Cavapoo should be, who often loves both other dogs and people, it is important that you practice how to greet both people and other dogs in a good way.
