What are Cavapoo's?
The Cavapoo is a hybrid breed that is a mix between a Mini Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This breed is hypoallergenic and non-shedding, making it a great choice for those with allergies. Cavapoos are known for being calm, quiet and family-centered, making them great companions for all types of families. They are particularly wonderful with kids and other pets, making them an ideal choice for those looking for a new family member.
Why Cavapoo's are the Perfect Family Pet
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are wonderful dogs. Why would anyone breed one with a mini Poodle?
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Cavapoos are smarter. Poodles are known for incredible intelligence. Cavapoos tend to be smarter and easier to train than Cavaliers.
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Cavapoos are hypoallergenic. Because poodles have a nonshedding coat, there’s a very good chance that a Cavapoo won’t shed or will shed minimally. The curlier the Cavapoo’s coat, the less likely to shed.
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Cavapoos are healthier. Typically a hybrid dog is much healthier than a purebred, because of hybrid vigor. One of the biggest drawbacks to purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is that they are prone to several health issues. In general most Cavapoo owners have found that their hybrid (Cavapoo) far outlives their purebred Cavalier.
Cavapoo's are not AKC or CKC registered because they are Hybrid dogs and not purebred.
This means that a buyer should understand cross breeding terms such as F1 or F2 or F1B
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F1 Cavapoos: First Generation (F1) Cavapoos are the resulting of crossing a purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a purebred mini Poodle or toy Poodle. These F1 Cavapoos are 50% Cavalier and 50% poodle.
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F1b Cavapoos: First Generation Backcross (F1b) Cavapoos take a First Generation (F1) Cavapoo (mentioned above) and cross it back to a mini Poodle or Toy Poodle. We have occasional F1b litters primarily for those with severe allergies, who want to be sure that their Cavapoo puppy has a non-shedding poodle coat. F1b Cavapoos are 25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 75% Poodle.
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Multigenerational Cavapoos: Multigenerational Cavapoos (multigens for short) are Cavapoo puppies where both the mother and the father are Cavapoos. You can breed two F1 Cavapoos to each other (non-related 0f course) and get Multigen Cavapoo pups, sometimes referred to as F2 Cavapoos. Or you can breed two F1b Cavapoos to each other and get F2b Cavapoo puppies.
Breed Overview
HEIGHT: 11 to 14 inches (males); 9 to 11 inches (females)
WEIGHT: 10 to 20 pounds (males); 9 to 15 pounds (females)
COAT: Medium length, wavy or curly coat
COAT COLOR: Cream, fawn, chocolate, gold, chestnut, tri-color; Can be solid or have white markings
LIFE SPAN: 12 to 15 years
TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, affectionate, gentle, playful, loyal, even-tempered
HYPOALLERGENIC: Yes
ORIGIN: Australia