The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise had made their marks in the canine world as superb companion dogs. What happens then if people start crossing them? The outcome would be the Cavachon, an entirely new breed and seemingly another superb companion dog.
The Cavachon belongs to what breeders call the designer dogs group, taken from the fact that it is a product of this modern era's interbreeding. This dog is mostly found living among the city people because apartment life suits it very well. Additionally, it is also hailed as a hypo-allergenic dog that's why many people with sensitivity to dog hair and dander opt to adopt it.
The Cavachons temperament and appearance may differ from each other depending on what parent breed they took it after. This little dog has large inquisitive eyes that express intelligence and indeed, this breed is notable for having a high intellect. Its body, albeit being wrapped delicately with soft fur, still manages to appear athletic and strong.
Additionally, the Cavachon also looks sturdy, is completely energetic and animated. It is mostly active indoors but can be placid at times in order to spend some quiet time with the master. Outside, this dog needs to be freed in a fenced area or leashed when needs to be taken for a walk.
The Cavachon makes a good house pet as it is friendly with humans especially children. It gets along well with other dogs and you can always count the Cavachon to dwell peacefully with other people or creatures in the house. However, this dog can be cautious and alert and this is manifested through its signaling of the household whenever it hears a strange sound or sees a stranger approaching.
Moreover, this dog is very loving, active and gentle but should not be left alone or ignored for long periods of time. The Cavachon is also intelligent and very easy to train but it is utterly difficult to housebreak. In this case, as early as possible, it is best to train it in obedience and socialization.
When it comes to size, the Cavachon range from small to medium, and 12 to 20 pounds in weight. Its fluffy and smooth fur comes in combinations of colors such as peach and white, sable and white, black and white, red and white, lemon and white, and tri-color (combination of black, white and tan). Surprisingly, however, the young Cavachons with tri-colored coats turn lighter as they age while the black and white colored puppies remain the same as they grow old.
Keeping the Cavachon clean and neat require regular grooming in forms of daily coat brushing, professional clipping, and regular cleaning of the ears. Dental hygiene of this dog shouldn't be neglected as well as it is prone to teeth loss at an early age. This dog is also susceptible to many health concerns and these include various skin problems, heart problems, hip dysplasia, allergic reaction to flea bites, and ear infection.