Friday, January 13, 2017

Things To Know Before Visiting Your Local Cavachon Breeder

By Carol Stone


Before you came to start reading this article you would probably have been across some signs or advertisements showing dogs or cavachons for sale. In fact you may have a mind to visit your local cavachon breeder to get yourself a puppy. However, before committing to this breed it may be a good idea to finish reading this article first.

The breed in question is distinctly a cross between two popular dog breeds, being the non sporting Bichon Frise and the sporting Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Thus as they are from opposite ends of the spectrum, you will get mixed results when you are trying to look for temperament. Either you will get a dog that will be playful and friendly or one that is hard headed and happy go lucky. Either way, its true personality only shows when it reaches adulthood.

Two hundred to five hundred dollars is the average price range for this dog. As such it can reach over six hundred dollars if it comes from champion parents while also coming from a well respected breeder or kennel. Prices can be much less however if you try your luck at a local animal shelter if they are available for adoption.

Discipline in terms of house breaking this dog may come as a bit of a challenge. This one will take a bit longer to housebreak when compared to other breeds and you may find yourself at your wits end. Many more experienced owners however say that the crate method works best for this breed, so it pays to research this method beforehand on the internet.

This dog will have slight wavy coats that are very silky and soft to the touch. It will generally come in three common colors of white, apricot, and white with tan and black markings. If the dog you get is closer to the first generation it will tend to shed much less. Also you should give it a bath at least every six weeks and make sure that you brush its fur regularly, optimally daily if possible.

The cavachon will have a few health concerns but manageable to say the least. Due to its fairly thick fur it will be prone to flea allergies. It will also will develop heart murmurs as it progresses in age. Make sure that its ears will be cleaned at least once a week for it will tend to get infected due to it being much hairier than most dog ears.

An advantage of this dog is its size. Since it is small it is quite capable of small space living as is needed in urban situations. It also does quite well as a travelling companion and also does well living on the road especially recreational vehicles.

This article thus has shown some information to assist you in making a decision if this dog is for you or not. When taking on a new pet always make sure that all the bases are covered in terms of information you need on being the best owner you can be.




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