The Cavalier Poodle is a delightful mix of two beloved breeds: These are the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Poodle. Known for combining the best traits of its two breeds, this hybrid dog is one that’s highly sought out by families, singles, and even seniors as a great companion. 

If you are adding a Cavalier Poodle dog into your home, here is everything you need to know about its characteristics, temperament, grooming needs and those great fun facts!

About Cavalier Poodle Mix

The Cavalier Poodle Mix is a crossbreed between a Poodle (any type) and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Mixed breeding the two breeds will achieve the goal of a dog with the hypoallergenic coat, trainability and intellectual capacity of a Poodle, with the affectionate and gentle temperament of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. You get an adorable, small to medium sized, dog that can be both playful and lovey.

Adaptable, the hybrid breed whose trademark is their ability to handle all sorts of living environments including live apartments or homes with limited lawn areas are of this breed.

Physical Characteristics of Cavalier Poodle

The Cavalier Poodle puppies tend to combine physical traits of parent breeds. But the appearance depends on which gene dominates: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Poodle. 

They usually have a soft wavy or curly coat inherited from their Poodle parent and this is usually deemed hypoallergenic. Since they have mild allergies, they are a good option for people.

The typical Cavalier Poodle dog weighs between 10 and 20 pounds, and stands between 9 and 14 inches at the shoulder. Typical for small to medium sized dogs, their life span will be 12 to 15 years.

Cavalier Poodle – Personality and Temperament

The Cavalier Poodle dog is particularly known for his friendliness and affection for his human companion. These dogs are social, gentle and highly adaptable and make some of the finest family pets around, talking to other dogs, kids of any age, and other pets without a problem. In addition, they frequently create close relationships with their owners and can be experienced with separation anxiety if they’re left on their own for a lengthy time.

However, Cavalier Poodles are playful and immensely energetic pups, yet once they grow older, these pups become more relaxed and prefer to lounge in the house. They aren’t overly “active”, but definitely need to be walked 10 to 20 minutes a day. They should have enough room to walk a daily walk and get some play time in the yard or at the park and be fit.

The Poodle genetics give this Cavalier Poodle mix an intelligent breed. They are also very trainable and so easily learn new commands.

Cavalier Poodle Grooming Needs

Regular grooming is needed to keep its coat in good condition and the Cavalier Poodle needs to be brushed regularly. Curly or wavy coats can become matted so easily, so their coats need to be brushed at least a few times a week. Along with regular grooming visits, you also need to take care of his coat so that it’s kept trimmed and neat.

As a Poodle breed, the Cavalier Poodle dog doesn’t shed much due to the fact they inherit their hypoallergenic coat. So if you’re looking for a low shedding dog, Cavalier Poodles are a great choice. Although they don’t lose weight, you should cut nails, brush teeth and clean ears regularly to maintain their health.

Cavalier Poodle Price

People ask all the time about the Cavalier Poodle price. There are so many factors which go into the cost of a Cavalier Poodle dog, including the breeder’s reputation, the puppy’s lineage, and where you are.

The Cavalier Poodle price starts from $1,000 to $3,000, on average. But remember this is just the initial cost, you’ll also have to budget for ongoing expenses like food, grooming, veterinary care and so forth.

If you’re not ready for the price tags of a show dog or a Poodle you can always adopt a Cavalier Poodle mix from a rescue organization. There are plenty of rescue groups that specialize in mixed breeds and if you can offer a loving home to that dog in need, you can.

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