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Cavapoo

Also known as Cavapoo.

Cavapoo photograph.
Cavapoo puppy with white stripes on forehead 4 (55563314123).jpg - George O'Malley. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cavapoo_puppy_with_white_stripes_on_forehead_4_(55563314123).jpg. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.

Breed overview

The Cavapoo is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross. Cavoodle is an alternative name, particularly in Australian English.

  • Breed type: dog crossbreedBreed reference breed kind.
  • Country of origin: AustraliaBreed reference country of origin.

Breed facts

  • Cavapoos combine Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle ancestry.
  • Cavoodle is another name for the same cross, particularly in Australian English.
  • The source describes both silky and curled coats, rather than one uniform texture.

Size and appearance

The source describes silky or curled coats in a range of colors. As a crossbreed without a single kennel-club breed standard, individuals can vary considerably.

  • Body mass reference: 4 - 10 kgAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 4 - 10 kg. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Coat layers: double
  • Coat texture: curly
  • Weight category: toy
  • Weight category: small
  • Weight category: medium

Personality and behavior

Care planning: record what your dog enjoys, how they greet visitors, and how they respond to new places. Add notes after walks and training so you can see their habits over time. Where this profile includes behavior research, use the same named measures when comparing your shortlist.

Exercise and activities

Care planning: build a weekly routine with walks, play and time to explore. Enter the minutes and sessions that work for your dog, then compare the weekly total with your available time. Keep notes about the activities your dog enjoys and adjust the routine together.

Training and enrichment

Care planning: choose one everyday skill to practice and keep a record of each session. Note the cue, the reward your dog enjoys and what went well. Rotate familiar games and new activities, and use your notes to choose the next small step.

Coat and grooming

Care planning: use the coat details above to discuss a grooming routine with your groomer. Record brushing sessions, baths and appointments in the app. Add the tools you use and your preferred schedule so the whole household can follow the same routine.

  • Coat layers: double
  • Coat texture: curly

Health and lifespan

Care planning: keep your dog's veterinary records, health-check dates and agreed care plan together. Add reminders for appointments and record changes you want to discuss at the next visit. Use the linked breed organizations and original references to explore their current health resources.

Living with this breed

Care planning: compare this profile's adult dimensions, coat care and available activity information with your household's routine. Make a shortlist, plan who will handle daily care and save the questions you want to ask a breed club, rescue or breeder.

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Breed history

Cavapoos became part of the growth in Poodle crosses during the late twentieth century. The source does not establish an independently verified founder or founding date.

Clubs and further reading

Sources

  1. Cavapoo - WikipediaWikipedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted excerpts from Wikipedia contributors, Cavapoo, revision 1379626788. CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting, citations and selection changed. Source history: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cavapoo&action=history
  2. Wikidata structured breed dataWikimedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC0 1.0. Wikidata contributors (CC0).
  3. National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.PLOS ONE / Figshare Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY 4.0. Bohland, Kyle R.; Lilly, Meghan Leanne; Herron, Meghan E.; Arruda, Andréia G.; O’Quin, Jeanette M. (2023). National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.. PLOS ONE. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289356.s003 CC BY 4.0. Selected rows and field names adapted; values unchanged.
  4. List of dog crossbreeds: parent breedsWikipedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Parentage adapted from Wikipedia contributors, List of dog crossbreeds, CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted parentage text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  5. File:Cavapoo puppy with white stripes on forehead 4 (55563314123).jpgWikimedia Commons Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Cavapoo puppy with white stripes on forehead 4 (55563314123).jpg - George O'Malley. CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cavapoo_puppy_with_white_stripes_on_forehead_4_(55563314123).jpg. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.
  6. Palipaws everyday care planningPalipaws Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: Palipaws original factual summaries. Palipaws. Original care-planning text, separate from breed measurements and licensed article summaries.