These little Spaniels were historically lapdogs and remained popular for centuries.In the early day’s size and the type was extremely varied but during the early part of the 20th century, an American spaniel lover Over the ensuing years their popularity increased and today they regularly feature in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the UK.Cavalier Spaniels are the smallest of the Spaniels and stand between 11-13″ weighing in at 13-18 lbs they come in 4 coloursThe crossbreeding of these 2 amiable, smart breeds has produced one of the most popular family pets in the world. They tend to be non-shedding although this is never guaranteed and are recommended for mild to moderate allergy sufferersAs one of the oldest so-called designer dogs, with its floppy ears the Cavapoo breed has a bit more history than the more modern combinations.
The fancy cuts of the show ring we see today (and laugh at) are in fact traditional, the trimmed hindquarters helping with swimming and the pom-poms left on the legs and tail serving as protection from the cold water and sharp reeds of European rivers.The standard Poodle is the oldest of the breed and was bred down over the years to produce the smaller miniature version much loved by French nobility and royalty during the 18th century By the 20th century, the smaller poodles had increased in popularity and were mainly used as circus dogs due to their high intelligence, easiness to train and ability to perform many tricks. They are not recognised by the KC at the moment, but that doesn’t detract from their popularity and many breeders are watching with interest to see if this will change in the coming years. Again, both parent breeds are susceptible to this condition, there is currently no BVA/KC screening program for this condition so it is the breeder’s responsibility to get this done by their vet.Repeated seizures, prevalent in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels who suffer from a form called “idiopathic epilepsy” and is caused by an inherited mutated gene from one of the parents. They were also often companion dogs to wealthy ladies.Unlike most dogs that have a double coat, poodles have a single layer of dense curly fur in a range of colours including:There are 2 reasons poodles are good for people who suffer from allergies the first being although they do shed, the hair they lose gets tangled in the coat and does not fall out like other canines so is not left on furniture or around the house.Another reason is, contrary to popular belief, the main cause of allergies to dogs is caused not by the hair, but by the dander. It has been recognised since the 1960s and is This condition is a combination of eye and skin and is found in puppies, with in the past as many as 12% of CKCS being affected. As long as you ensure your puppy comes from a reputable breeder who has conducted all the recommended testing on the parents they shouldn’t be an issue but as an owner, you should be aware of them. Adult cavapoo will be smaller if it was bred from toy poodle (about 10 inches tall in size). They don’t need much exercise but do need lots of attention so are not suitable for people who are out at work all day.Great with children and other pets they are easy to train and relatively healthy with a long lifespan of up to 16 years. Plus, any of these colours with white.A relatively healthy breed they have a lifespan of between 10 – 15 yearsThe Cavapoo breed is one of the smaller mixed breed dogs, they are compact with a round face, long, floppy ears, and large dark eyes.
Read on to find out how big do Cavapoos get, what impacts the size of a Cavapoo, and when do Cavapoos stop growing! Some dogs suffer more frequent seizures than others but the condition can usually be treated with medication.Poodles are more susceptible to progressive retinal atrophy than many other breeds.
Their need for human companionship means they do not do well for long periods of time left alone, they can suffer from separation anxiety which can lead to behavioural problems such as excessive barking. Teeth and toenails are often deformed and the puppy’s coat is tightly curled like a lamb with a greasy texture.Poodles are prone to skin allergies and although rarely seen when crossed with a Cavalier it is something to be aware of. Male Cavapoos can also develop pee stains on their belly fur if not regularly trimmed which can result in an unpleasant smelling dog and skin irritation. Mini Cavapoo: 15 to 30 pounds fully grown.