Cavapoo — breed guide
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel crossed with a Poodle. Inherits the Cavalier's heart risks — worth an early cardiac check.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 5–11 kg (11–24 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Soft waves or curls; low shedding
Living with a Cavapoo
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Gentle · Sociable · Eager · Cuddly
Health to watch
- Mitral valve disease
- Luxating patella
- Syringomyelia
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Cavapoo good with kids?
Generally yes. Cavapoos are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Cavapoo good with cats?
Usually yes. Cavapoos typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Cavapoo need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Cavapoo handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Cavapoo's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.