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What To Know Before Visiting You Local Breeders For Cavachon Puppies

By Patricia Fisher


You are probably reading this article out of much more than curiosity, since you are of the mind to getting a pet very soon in the form of a dog or puppy. Many of your friends may have suggested you get a dog from your nearest breeders for cavachon puppies in the area. Before you do make a commitment however, do read on in this article to give you some useful information regarding your decision.

This is basically a mixed breed that has been bred over many years. The parental breeds of this dog are the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise. Being a cross bred dog, temperaments can vary between the two. Thus you can get a lap loving personality of the former or the aloof independence of the latter. In general you can expect a mix of the two in equal amounts.

Prices for this breed can vary greatly depending of course on the breeding line of the parents and the relative fame and distinction of the kennels of origin. Thus these puppies can fetch as much as eight hundred dollars. On average the market price can be anywhere from two hundred dollars to five hundred. Local animal shelters on the other hand can give you a much cheaper price.

The fur of this breed is one that is making it more popular as the years go on. This is because it is generally known and accepted that it has hypoallergenic properties, and thus a boon to dog lovers who have dog allergies. One should however always have a trial live in period, of around one month, with any animal to see if any accompanying allergies come out before making a final commitment.

In terms of housebreaking it, the prospective or new owner of this dog will find it quite a challenge if comparing to other breeds. Many dog owners know that indoor dogs must be housebroken, if they are to stay a majority of the time inside residences. Many say that the crate method of housebreaking is best for the cavachon. In any case do make more research on this method so you can be properly prepared.

When this breed reaches around eight months, it will need to have regular grooming, This is because their fur is prone to matting and tangling. It is important that they are regularly brushed and accustomed to it at an early age so that they do not pose problems later on in terms of behavior when being groomed.

As with any breed, nutrition and diet will also hold prime importance. This breed is not a heavy eater and is a sporadic eater at best. It will require at least two full meals a day for it to be healthy, plus plenty of water. Of the small breeds, if taken well cared of, it can reach a maximum of 17 years lifespan.

Thus this article has shown some good basic information that you will need so that you can arrive at an informed decision regarding this breed. This list is by no means exhaustive but the items covered will no doubt suffice in getting you on the road to making a complete decision.




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