The Complete Guide to Cavapoo Dogs: Everything You Need to Know to Sucessfully Raise and Train Your New Cavapoo Puppy

By David Anderson

Cavapoos are one of the most popular new dog breeds in the world. A cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Standard Poodle, the Cavapoo combines the best traits from both breeds to form one adorable and even-tempered dog. In this book you will learn everything you need to know to successfully raise your Cavapoo from puppy-hood to old age.

Chapters include:

1. Cavapoo Dogs Defined
2. Cavapoo Breed History
3. Choosing the Right Cavapoo Puppy
4. Preparing Your Home
5. The First Few Days with your Puppy
6. The First Few Weeks your your Cavapoo
7. House training your Cavapoo
8. Making Friends- Socializing your Cavapoo
9. Being a Puppy Parent
10. Training your Cavapoo
11. Learning Basic Commands
12. Meeting your Cavapoo's Nutritional Needs
13. Grooming your Cavapoo
14. Cavapoo Health Care
15. Your Aging Cavapoo
16. Traveling with your Cavapoo

Be prepared for your new Cavapoo puppy with this book!

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Anderson
• Release date: Oct 31, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386877523

David Anderson

Since launching his first business at age eighteen, David Anderson has founded, acquired and scaled multiple businesses across a wide range of sectors. His first business, A P Systems, founded in 1985, now has the distinction of being one of the UK’s longest-established IT companies. David now devotes his time to providing non-executive directorship services, M&A activity, and helping business owners drive growth & profitability and prepare for premium value exits.

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CHAPTER 1 | Cavapoo Dogs Defined

You will never find a more perfect dog! They will run on the beach, go hiking in the mountains and beat you to your favorite chair to snuggle after. They are smart, easy to train and great for all ages because they are sweet and gentle. They love everybody and everything!

Source: Sharon Kieffer

Cavapoo Central

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, in dozens (even hundreds) of different breeds, and each one is completely unique. Some dogs are known for their hunting ability or for their skills with herding livestock. Other dogs are bred for competing in dog shows or for use as therapy dogs. Some breeds are bred for nothing more than companionship and it is those breeds that make some of the best pets a person could ask for – the Cavapoo is one of those breeds. This breed is friendly, social, and people-oriented – the ultimate family pet! In this chapter, you will learn the basics about what the Cavapoo breed is like based on the two breeds from which it was developed.

a) What is a Cavapoo Dog?

The first thing you need to know about the Cavapoo is that it is not a pure breed. A purebred dog is simply a dog whose parents both come from the same breed. For example, a purebred Poodle would be a Poodle whose mother and father (dam and sire) are also Poodles. Dogs that are bred from more than one breed are known by a number of different names – mixed breed, crossbreed, even mutt. But when the crossing of two breeds is intentional, the offspring are called designer dogs. This is the case with the Cavapoo.

The Cavapoo is a mixed breed dog that results from the breeding of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, gentle, and people-loving breed. The Poodle (which actually comes in three sizes – toy, miniature, and standard) is known for its curly coat and its intelligence. A Cavapoo exhibits qualities from both parent breeds, though not in a way that can be predicted. Genetics are very complicated so you do not get to choose which characteristics your Cavapoo will inherit from both breeds – you just have to wait and see.

Though you can’t predict exactly what the Cavapoo will be like as an adult dog, there are certain things you can expect. For example, most Cavapoos are bred from a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Toy Poodle or Miniature Poodle – this means that the Cavapoo will be a fairly small dog. You can also expect your Cavapoo to have a medium to long coat, either with or without a curl. Most Cavapoos are also very sweet by nature and they come in a wide range of different colors.

In order to really understand the Cavapoo, including its temperament and personality, you need to have an understanding of the two parent breeds. Keep reading to learn more about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Poodle.

b) About the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) has a regal name that matches its kingly appearance. These dogs are small in size but they have big personalities and beautiful long, flowing coats. CKCS dogs are one of the largest toy breeds, usually weighing between 13 and 18 pounds at maturity and standing 12 to 13 inches high when they are full grown. As a toy breed, these dogs have a fairly long lifespan averaging 10 to 14 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were bred to be companion animals and lap dogs – this is where their gentle, docile personality comes from. These little dogs are very loyal and they bond very closely with their human companions. These dogs have been known to follow their owners around the house day in and day out, always wanting to be a part of the action. These dogs also get along well with kids which makes them an excellent option as a family pet.

Though most Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are gentle and sweet, they can sometimes develop a bit of a stubborn streak. Unfortunately, sometimes these dogs have a reputation for being dumb or difficult, but it is really just a matter of socialization and training. The earlier you begin socializing and training your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, the more well-adjusted and obedient it will grow up to be. Like many small breeds, these dogs can sometimes be a challenge to housetrain, but all it really takes is some time and consistency to make it work.

In terms of appearance, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a sturdy little dog with a silky, medium-length coat that has long feathering on the legs, chest, ears, feet, and tail. This breed sheds moderately and the length of its coat necessitates regular brushing and grooming to prevent tangles and to keep the coat in good health. These dogs come in four standard colors – Blenheim (chestnut and white), ruby (solid red), tricolor (black and white with tan points), and black and tan (black with tan points). These dogs should be brushed several times a week and they can be bathed every 2 to 4 weeks.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a fairly healthy breed with an average lifespan of 10 to 14 years, but they are prone to certain inherited diseases. Some of the conditions to which this breed is prone include degenerative mitral valve disease (MVD), patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, syringomyelia, and degenerative disc disease. This breed also sometimes has problems with ear infections due to its long, floppy ears – if the ear gets wet, moisture can become trapped in the ear canal which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. These dogs need vet checkups every 6 months to monitor their health and to keep up to date with vaccinations.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Overview

AKC Group: Toy Group

Breed Size: small

Height: 12 to 13 inches

Weight: 13 to 18 pounds

Coat Length: medium-long

Coat Texture: silky and smooth, may have a slight wave

Color: Blenheim (chestnut and white), ruby (solid red), tricolor (black and white with tan points), and black and tan (black with tan points)

Eyes and Nose: dark brown or black

Ears: long and flopped; well covered in fur and feathering

Tail: long and well-furred, feathering on tail

Temperament: active, playful, curious, friendly, social

Strangers: makes friends with everyone, not a good watchdog or guard dog

Other Dogs: usually very good with other dogs

Other Pets: may get along with cats; supervision is recommended

Training: intelligent and very trainable; some dogs may have a bit of a stubborn streak

Exercise Needs: playful but only requires a moderate amount of exercise

Health Conditions: degenerative mitral valve disease (MVD), patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, syringomyelia, degenerative disc disease, ear infections

Lifespan: average 10 to 14 years

c) About the Toy and Miniature Poodle

The name Poodle actually applies to a group of three dog breeds, not a single dog. There are three different sizes of Poodle – toy, miniature, and standard. The Standard Poodle is the largest, standing over 15 inches tall and weighing 40 to 55 pounds on average. The Miniature Poodle is the middle size, standing 10 to 15 inches tall and weighing 12 to 15 pounds. The Toy Poodle is the smallest, standing 10 inches or under and weighing 5 to 10