Other considerations:
● The Cavoodle is a hypoallergenic dog. But, if he/she takes more traits from the Poodle, he/she could not be hypoallergenic.
● The dog may have inherited the short muzzle from their 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 left at home alone, 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 them the same food that they started with as puppies. You can tweak their diet to their needs. If you do decide to change their food, 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 their 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 Cavalier King Charles. 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 low to medium energy dog, so they require much exercise. In fact, they can get most of their exercise needs met by playing indoors and in the backyard.
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.
