Background to the Cavoodle Breed

The Cavoodle has become a very popular breed in Australia in recent years.

The rationale behind the development of this beautiful cross-breed from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Toy Poodle is based on the combination of the good characteristics and behaviours of the two parent breeds:

Poodle

Well-known for their inteligence, trainability, and non-shedding coat and endearing looks are inherited by the Cavoodle.

Cavalier

They have a gentle, happy, loyal and friendly personality and these characteristics are also found in Cavoodles.

The benefit of the cross-breed is that in addition to the favourable inherited traits, including the much valued non-shedding coat attribute of the Poodle, Cavoodles are more likely to be healthy and live longer. They have less risk of inherited defects which have been known to occur in some highly bred examples of some breeds. In accordance with AAPDB code of practice, Helen undertakes DNA testing of her breeding dogs and she breeds only for pets.

Prospective owners are cautioned about claims made by advertisements offering Cavoodle puppies. A true Cavoodle as bred by Helen is from a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mother (bitch) and a Toy Poodle father (stud), and these are the basis of Helen’s breeding program. A Poodle father is essential for the Cavoodle characteristics described here, and buyers should insist on being able to inspect the father prior to purchase.