Top 10 Reasons to Love a Cavapoo Dog
I am sitting here in wintery lockdown COVID-19, enjoying all the precious photos of Doodle dogs to lift my mood and wondering what are the top 10 reasons to love the super cute Cavapoo Doodle Dog or Cavadoodle or Cavoodle.
The Cavoodle, Cavadoodle, or Cavapoo Doodle Dog is a sweet, smart, playful bundle of furry kindness and cuteness. The Cavapoo are great companions, especially for seniors, singles, and families with older children, and live wonderfully in apartments, houses or the countryside. During these dark days of COVID-19, the Cavoodle brings furry sunshine and fun as a highly trainable, sweet presence into your apartment or home as they play well with people and dogs.
1. What is a Cavapoo Dog or Cavadoodle?
As one of the world’s most popular breeds, the rising star of poodle mixes, the Cavoodle or Cavadoodle or Cavapoo, has parents from two different breeds. Cavapoo’s parents are King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and most often the Miniature Poodle, which creates a cute, furry and sweet companion. The Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos are most bred from Poodles. Sometimes they will be bred from Toy Poodles for the diminutive size, however, this comes with the hereditary health issues that accompany those dogs; these health risks are; heart disease, DCM ( dilated cardiomyopathy) and several different musculoskeletal problems. These Musculoskeletal problems plague the joints, bones and muscles. Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoo were bred in the early 1950’s as one of the first designer dogs. They were bred to help with less hair elimination or less fur shedding to help owners who are hypoallergenic or suffer allergies.Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoo are a relative healthy crossbreed. All mixed breed dogs have a better chance of having fewer health concerns because of their genetic diversity, plus a genetic trait called Hybrid Vigor. They are kind, sweet, gentle,loyal, intelligent and adorable as fuzzy faced walking teddy bears of dogs.
2. Are Cavapoos / Cavadoodle good Companions?
Because of Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoo’s sweet temperament, calm nature, friendly, gentle manner, loyalty to owner, affectionate, kind and sensitive personality, they make good companions. They are playful, sociable, devoted, loving, and curious. Their sweet nature, high intelligence, and sociable nature make them good companions. They enjoy daily company and playing with their humans. Their social nature, high intelligence and ease of training them make the Cavapoos good companions. They are loyal, kind, loving and devoted companions. Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoos are extremely affectionate, deeply loyal and love to cuddle. They love grooming time with their owners. They are people pleasers and intelligent, plus Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoos enjoy lap time and more snuggling. They are good therapy dogs.
3. What games do Cavapoos like to play?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos enjoy walks, fetching balls, swimming, running, cuddling, exploring the yard, going for drives, playing chase with children, catch treats, tug of war, hike, barking conversations, trick training, playing with children, laying in the sun, chasing balls, playing in the snow, sitting on the couch, snuggling and agility activities, but mostly they cherish daily time with their humans. Cavapoos like positive reinforcements and rewards. They have high energy and good social character, so they love to play with their humans in short games. It’s important that you play games that continue positive reinforcements and contain rewards. They enjoy learning new tricks and are very intelligent and loyal, and some owners love teaching them tricks and these dogs will love learning them! Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos enjoy water and swimming. A day at the beach with sand and water may be fun for everyone or a trip to the dog park. They love to play with their owners indoor and outdoors.
4. Are Cavapoos smart dogs?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos are famous for their high intelligence. They are the second smartest breed in the world.They are smart, problem solvers, busy and they love to play with you.Their high energy, positive social skills and quick learning help nurture their smartness. They are inquisitive and high energy which lends them to grow their smartness and they are versatile in adapting to new situations and environments. They thrive on problem-solving and positive reinforcement.
5. Are Cavapoos trainable?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos are easily trainable because of their high intelligence and sweet disposition. Cavapoos like guidance and positive reinforcement, they are fast learners who enjoy rewards and praise as well as performing tricks. Cavapoos have a gentle nature so positive training with consistent reinforcement and Cavapoos’ knowledge of their place in the pack leads to Cavapoos’ obedience. This will lead to successful training results. Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos can be house trained fairly quickly.
6. How big are Cavapoos?
Although a giant in cuteness, the Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos weigh in between twelve to twenty five pounds. The males weigh between 10 to 20 pounds and the females weigh between 8 to 17 pounds. The Cavapoos’ shoulder height measures between nine to fourteen inches tall. The males are between 11 to 14 inches tall with the females measuring between 9 to 11 inches. What Cavapoos’ lack in size, their sweet nature, sociability, friendliness, trainability and smartness make them a giant in popularity.
7. What colors do Cavapoos have?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos’ are often called fuzzy faced teddy bears and they are the smaller cousin of the cockapoo. They are famous for their “eternal puppy” appearance. Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos’ fur can range from a rainbow of beautiful colors and mix of different colors. Their coats can be white, cream, champagne, gold, fawn, Blenheim, chestnut, apricot, red and black. For their bicolor mix, Cavapoos are often chestnut and white, champagne and white, black and white, brown and tan, ruby and white. For their tricolor mix, Cavapoos are a beautiful blend of white, tan and black. Cavapoos have large, shiny and beautiful almond-shaped eyes with floppy ears, big brows and sweet, rounded face. They will keep their cute puppy dog faces even to adulthood and their winning personalities. These adorable combination multiples the Cavadoodle’s cuteness factor. Some Cavapoos display more Miniature Poodle features and other Cavapoos exhibit more Cavalier Spaniel, depending on the gene expression of their parents. Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos’ coat text range widely. Their coats can be soft, short and curly to silky, long and wavy. The Cavapoos’ muzzles are fairly flat as they belong to the part of the brachycephalic group, meaning flat face; so can overheat fairly quickly in the hot heat. Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos’ are all just beautiful with silky and soft fur to touch. Their fur stands away in soft and silky curls which gives them the appearance of an adorable teddy bear.Their gorgeous coat is one of their best features. Although their coat appears luxurious, frequent brushing with lavish praise will the hearts of Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos.
8. Are Cavapoos sociable with other dogs and people?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos are by nature kind, sweet and sociable, which helps them be a joy around other dogs and people. Their calm and sensitive nature, enjoyment of playing, and high intelligence lend them to understanding how they fit in the pack of dogs and people. Thus they are successful in being sociable with their human and dog friends. They are very loyal to their owners, love to snuggle their owners and are full of energy and they enjoy being involved in all their families’ activities and spending every minute with them. They are laid back and easy going. They love praise and are sensitive, thus they do not do well with shouting, harsh training or negative criticisms. Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos desire to snuggle, cuddle and show affection. They are a relaxed and kind dog who require only moderate exercise as they are loyal which make them a good loveable lapdog. Cavoodle, Cavadoodle or Cavapoo get along well with other pets, friendly towards strangers, friendly towards children and very affectionate toward family.
9. How long Cavapoos live?
Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos live between 13 to 15 years with good quality nutrition, supplements and regular exercise, although some live up to 20 years. They usually consume about one cup of food daily, which costs between 75 cents to one dollar per day or twenty-five to thirty dollars per month. They have a moderate activity level with an advised 8 miles of exercise a week. They are most happy with about one hour of playtime a day to keep healthy and strong. They can be athletic as a puppy and full-grown and great with agility training. Daily walks will keep them happy. Cavapoos, Cavadoodle and Cavoodle have a long life and their longevity make them good, kind and loyal companions because they are also great with elderly to small children.
10. Can Cavapoos live in apartments and houses?
Due to Cavoodles, Cavadoodles or Cavapoos size and sweet nature, they thrive in apartments and houses and countryside as long as they are with their devoted owners. Because they are so laid back and easy going, they are versatile, adaptable and adjust well to apartment, house or countryside living.
Conclusion
Cavapoos are amazing dogs and if you get the chance to get one, you should totally get one as long as you are aware of all the facts for the dog and will mesh well with your type of lifestyle. They are great companions and super smart.