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Cavapoo Puppy & Dog Guide

Affectionate and playful

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Breed Snapshot

Size: Small

Size: Small

Energy Level: Medium

Energy Level: Medium

Grooming Needs: Medium

Grooming Needs: Medium

Shedding: Low

Shedding: Low

Trainability: Good

Trainability: Good

Good With Children: Excellent

Good With Children: Excellent

Good With Dogs: Excellent

Good With Dogs: Excellent

Apartment Friendly: Excellent

Apartment Friendly: Excellent

Exercise: 30-45 minutes a day

Exercise: 30-45 minutes a day

Life Expectancy: 12-15 Years

Life Expectancy: 12-15 Years

Weight: 5-10 kg

Weight: 5-10 kg

Coat Type: Curly

Coat Type: Curly

Breed Group: Mixed

Breed Group: Mixed

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Barking: Medium

Barking: Medium

First Time Owner: Excellent

First Time Owner: Excellent

The Cavapoo is a friendly, intelligent crossbreed between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. It is affectionate, often low-shedding, and popular with families and first-time dog owners.

Life Stages

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Cavapoo Puppy (0-12 months)

Common Issues

  • Biting and mouthing
  • Toilet training accidents
  • Separation anxiety
  • Eating inappropriate objects
  • Sensitive stomachs
  • Grooming resistance

Advice

  • Follow a consistent toilet routine
  • Introduce grooming early
  • Provide safe chew toys
  • Build independence gradually
  • Feed measured meals
  • Socialise positively from a young age
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Adolescent Cavapoo (12-24 months)

Common Issues

  • Lead pulling
  • Overexcitement
  • Separation anxiety
  • Boundary testing
  • Coat matting
  • Selective listening

Advice

  • Reinforce loose-lead walking
  • Maintain regular brushing
  • Continue obedience training
  • Increase mental stimulation
  • Encourage calm behaviour
  • Practise alone-time regularly
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Adult Cavapoo (2-8 years)

Common Issues

  • Separation anxiety
  • Weight gain
  • Coat matting
  • Dental disease
  • Ear infections
  • Barking from boredom

Advice

  • Brush several times a week
  • Schedule professional grooming
  • Maintain dental care
  • Provide daily enrichment
  • Keep portions measured
  • Continue training and routine
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Senior Cavapoo (8+ years)

Common Issues

  • Arthritis
  • Dental disease
  • Reduced vision or hearing
  • Weight changes
  • Reduced mobility
  • Cognitive decline

Advice

  • Gentle daily exercise
  • Maintain grooming routine
  • Use supportive bedding
  • Monitor weight and appetite
  • Schedule regular vet visits
  • Continue light mental stimulation

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