![]() ![]() Toy Cavapoodle owners reported their pup’s adult sizes to be anywhere between 7 pounds all the way up to 20 pounds. Their height ranges between 9 and 12 inches tall at the shoulder.īut in actuality the toy Cavapoodle can have an even wider range in sizes. ![]() Their small size makes it easy to bring these pups wherever you go.Īccording to breeders, the toy Cavapoo is between 10 and 15 pounds. They are a combination of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Toy Poodle. The toy Cavapoo is the smallest size you can find. The sizes are called: Toy, Mini and Standard. The Cavapoodle or cavapoo can be found in three different sizes depending on the size of the poodle used in breeding. It’s important to work with an experienced breeder who is able to read what the puppies will be like when they grow up.Ĭavapoo Size What size is a Fully Grown Cavapoodle? When Cavadoodle owners were asked about the personalities of their pups, most said they were great family dogs, but some either commented on their dog not being active enough and others stated their dogs were too active. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing what they will be like until you have started to live with them. They are also more affectionate, but can be prone to separation anxiety. Since they were bred to be a companion dog they will spend more time chilling than playing. Poodles are often referred to as a clown and like to get a reaction from you.Ĭavalier King Charles Spaniels are more easygoing and laid back. Poodles are more standoffish with strangers where the Cavalier is friendlier to new people. They require both physical and mental stimulation daily. The poodle is much more active and energetic than a Cavalier. In the 1920’s a wealthy American named Roswell Eldridge offered a cash prize to breeders who could produce “Spaniels of the Old World type.” Breeders rose to the challenge to create the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel we see today.īut, even though the Cavalier and Poodle have similar personalities, there are some differences. This resulted in a domed skull and flatter face we see in the English Toy Spaniel, also known as the King Charles Spaniel in England. This father and son duo were devoted to the breeding of these dogs.Īt this point the King Charles Spaniel still resembled the larger spaniels, but during the Victorian age the breed was crossed with Asian toys. The King Charles Spaniel is named after the British monarchs, King Charles I and II during the 17th century. Their small size made them a perfect fit to sit in someone’s lap to keep them warm during the cold months. They originated from the toy spaniels that were popular with European mobility going all the way back to the Renaissance times.īut unlike some of the larger spaniel breeds that were used for hunting, these spaniels were bred to be lap dogs. At just 12 to 13 inches high at the shoulder and 13 to 18 pounds, the Cavalier is considered to be part of the toy group. They were first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is actually a fairly new breed in the USA. Let’s start with a look at the parent breeds, but we will add real life experiences from the people who share their life with a Cavapoo. Since the Cavadoodle is a mixed breed that does not have a breed standard, the best way to get a glimpse at what they may be like is to either ask Cavoodle owners what their pup is like or to look at the parent breeds to get clues about the Cavapoo’s personality. Regardless of how the Cavapoodle came to be, the resulting puppies became a popular choice for people looking for a smaller dog that had a low shed coat. As you can see in the history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel most dogs are. Since the cross breeding is done intentionally, these dogs are referred to as designer dogs. The hope was to develop a new breed of dogs that were low shedding and easier for people with allergies to be around. Instead it’s believed that after the first Labradoodles were successfully bred to be hypoallergenic, various breeders started to experiment with other types of poodle mix breeds. But unlike the Labradoodle or Bernedoodle, no breeder has laid claim to being the first one to purposely crossbreed the Cavalier and poodle. ![]() It’s believed that the first Cavapoo that was intentionally bred in Australia. ![]()
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