Thursday, December 26, 2013

Breeders Offering Cavachons For Sale

By Harriett Crosby


A crossbreed of pure bred toy companion breeds, the cavachons for sale are growing in popular demand. This hybrid designer dog breed is bred by crossing Bichon Frise and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds. The pairing of these two species is intended to produce the low coat shedding trait of the Bichon Frise paired with the wonderful temperament of both spaniel breeds. Prospective buyers should be aware this hybrid is not suitable for being left alone for protracted stretches of time.

This designer breed was first launched in 1996 in America. It highly suitable for apartment dwellers and households with young children and other pets. This is the wrong choice for a guard dog. There is no breed standard for this designer dog. Nonetheless, basic guidelines of temperamental and physical characteristics is offered by the Cavachon Club. Potential owners y should be ready for its grooming needs.

As a hybrid, it is among several created for specified desirable characteristics. In our era of allergy prone people, it has been bred to enable the allergy prone to live with dogs without fear of triggering allergic reactions. From the Bichon Frise it has inherited a low hair shedding coat. Being a crossbreed, it has a healthier gene pool as it is more replenished. With responsible breeding, it is healthier because of this gene replenishment.

The coat of the Cavachon typically reflects the Cavalier variations which come in four shades. The four shades consist of a tricolor combination of tan white and black, the Blenheim mix of chestnut and white, a Ruby red color and a black and tan mixture of colors. Its coat is silky with a wave. The low shedding coat makes it an appealing breed for allergy sufferers. The Bichon Frise, a water dog, has a mostly white double coat. Cavachon puppies should have coats with the low shedding characteristic of their French named ancestor. Regular grooming is needed to prevent matting.

In height, adults should be between ten and fifteen inches. Their weight will range between ten and twenty five pounds. Being hybrids their height and weight dimensions are not consistent, but any variation should not be significantly different from the basic description described by the Cavachon Club of America.

Ears and eyes are special areas of health concerns. Otherwise, the hybrid tends to haves similar health issues as other small dog breeds. It will hypoallergenic to some extent and will cause less reaction in people with dander allergies. However, it is advised that prior to purchase tests be done to confirm the selected puppy will not trigger allergic reactions.

Since the Cavachon Club does supply breeder profiles, adequate screening will be the responsibility of the customer. A helpful guide about identifying responsible breeders has been provided by the Humane Society of America. This guide lists questions that provide useful information to aid in the evaluation process. Personally examining a breeding facility is advised before any decision.

Common medical issues are ear and eye bacterial infections, skin sensitivities, coronary heart weaknesses and hip dysplasia. Very first gen crosses are more likely to possess the nonallergic hair trait. Expected life span is about the same as Cavalier and Bichon bloodlines. The lovable character of these cavachons for sale is sure to effortlessly earn the affection of their adopted families. This promise needs no documented guarantee.




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