The Cavachon is a delightful crossbreed between the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and the Bichon Frise. This results in a small dog. However, it can be difficult to predict its exact appearance and temperament. Looking at the two parent breeds can help us predict these qualities.
Q. What’s the best thing to do with a cavachon?
Q. What kind of dog is a cavachon mix?
The Cavachon is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise dog breeds. Compact, spunky, and full of fun, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents. Cavachons don’t go by many other names with the exceptions of Cavalier-Bichon or Bichon-King Charles.
Q. How big are the ears of a cavachon dog?
The ears are medium in size, and hang at the side of the head, and the eyes are almost always large and brown (and will melt the hardest of hearts!). The coat is soft, and can be straight, wavy, or curled. It grows to several inches in length if left unattended. Cavachons can vary in colour, with the most common patterns being:
Q. What kind of health issues does a cavachon have?
The most common health issues in Cavachon dogs are: Cavachons with cataracts will noticeably have cloudy eyes. The white film on the eye lens disrupts their vision and causes blindness. Older dogs are more vulnerable to cataracts than younger dogs.
A typical serving for adult Cavachon dogs is 1/2–11/2 cups of excellent-quality dry dog food per day. Since predicting the adult size of this dog breed is quite tricky, work hand in hand with a trusted vet and ask for advice regarding his food intake, both in amount and frequency.
Q. Is the cavachon a Bichon Frise or a Cavalier?
The Cavachon loves to play and has spurts of energy throughout the day. A daily walk, with some indoor or outdoor play, is usually sufficient for this small and happy breed. Sadly, the Cavachon has some health concerns that you should be aware of before making any decisions.
