Cavapoo

Origin and History

The Cavapoo (Cavoodle) is a popular designer dog (doodle) created by crossing the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the Poodle. The goal was to combine the Cavalier's affectionate nature with the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat. As a crossbreed, its traits can vary from one dog to another.

Appearance and Coat

It has a small, cute and well-balanced body. Its coat is usually soft, wavy or curly and sheds little; it comes in a variety of colors. It needs regular grooming and clipping.

Temperament and Personality

The Cavapoo is extremely affectionate, sociable and people-oriented. It combines the Cavalier's gentleness with the Poodle's intelligence and gets along very well with children and other animals. Playful, adaptable and trainable, it does not like being left alone.

Care, Exercise and Training

Its soft coat needs regular brushing and periodic clipping to prevent matting; it sheds little. Moderate exercise is enough. It is intelligent and eager to please, and responds well to reward-based training.

Health

As a crossbreed, it may carry the predispositions of its parent breeds: from the Cavalier, mitral valve disease (MVD), which affects the heart, and syringomyelia, as well as patellar luxation and eye problems. Puppies from health-screened parents should be preferred. The Cavapoo suits families looking for an affectionate, sociable and low-shedding companion.