Other considerations:
● The Cavoodle is a hypoallergenic dog. But, if he/she takes more traits from the Spaniel, he/she could not be hypoallergenic.
● The dog may have inherit the short muzzle from his Spaniel lineage. For such dogs, you should not expose them to sunlight for too long because they’re heat-sensitive.
● Are likely to experience separation anxiety. If they are not well-trained and then left all alone at home, they may become a little anxious.
How can I take good care of my Cavoodle or Cavoodle Puppy?
Nutrition
When you adopt a cavoodle puppy, you should continue giving him the same food he was being weaned on. He will also give you a diet sheet. You can tweak his diet as you see fit. If you do decide to change his food, do so do so in a gradual manner. Thus, replace only a tiny portion of the old with the new to prevent tummy upsets.
The good thing is that cavoodles are not fussy eaters. They are happy to eat wet or dry food. Unfortunately, small dogs are vulnerable to dental problems. Ensure you feed your dog high-quality kibble and bones to enhance the health of his teeth and gums.
Grooming
The coat of a cavoodle can take the traits of either one of its parents. This means that it can be curly like that of a Poodle or wavy like the Spaniel’s. Whichever one it takes after, Cavoodle requires regular brushing, at least weekly.
Recommended grooming tips:
● Clean your dog’s ears on a regular basis using cotton wool or a damp cloth. Cavoodles have long floppy ears, which makes them prone to ear infections.
● Introduce your cavoodle puppy to a grooming regime early
● Wipe your dog’s eyes using a tear stain remover wipe on occasion.
Exercise
The Cavoodle is a high-energy dog, so he doesn’t need much exercise. In fact, he can get all his exercise needs met by playing indoors.
Training
The fact that they are inquisitive and eager to please makes cavoodles easy to train. The Poodle is ranked the 2nd most intelligent dog breed, and this can be seen in its offspring- the cavoodle- which can learn a variety of tricks. For the best outcome, start training your cavoodle early and use a gentle approach.
