Things To Know Before Visiting Your Local Cavachon Breeder

By Carol Stone


Before you came to start reading this article you would probably have been across some signs or advertisements showing dogs or cavachons for sale. In fact you may have a mind to visit your local cavachon breeder to get yourself a puppy. However, before committing to this breed it may be a good idea to finish reading this article first.

The breed you have an eye on is a cross between the Bichon Frise and the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, the former being a non sporting dog while the latter is a sporting breed. As such they are very much at opposite ends of the temperament scale, and it will be a crap shoot on what kind of temperament the dog will have later on in life. It can either be playful and friendly or hard headed and aloof. Its true colors can only be seen in adulthood.

Expect to pay anywhere from two hundred to five hundred dollars for this kind of dog. Expect to pay more of upwards to six hundred dollars and beyond especially if it has a champion bloodline and comes from a well established kennel and or breeder. If you want to save a few bucks you may try your luck at a local shelter.

Discipline in terms of house breaking this dog may come as a bit of a challenge. This one will take a bit longer to housebreak when compared to other breeds and you may find yourself at your wits end. Many more experienced owners however say that the crate method works best for this breed, so it pays to research this method beforehand on the internet.

The breed has very soft and silky, wavy coats that are a pleasure to touch and caress. You can basically choose three general colors for this dog which is white with black and tan markings, white, or apricot. The dog you will get will also tend to shed less the closer it is to the first generation of its breeding line. Remember to always give this dog a bathe at least every six weeks at the minimum and to try to give it regular, and if possible daily, brushings.

In terms of health concerns, there are a few but none that is overly alarming and quite manageable actually. It will get afflicted with flea allergies and also heart murmurs during its lifetime. You should clean its ears at least once a week since it is hairier than most and will develop ear infections regularly if not well taken cared of.

An advantage of this dog is its size. Since it is small it is quite capable of small space living as is needed in urban situations. It also does quite well as a travelling companion and also does well living on the road especially recreational vehicles.

In sum this article has shown you some ideas about this breed and some basic information you can use to make a final decision if needed. However, it will not hurt to research some more so you will know if this is the breed for you or not.




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