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Cavapoo for Sale in the Philippines

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Cavapoo

Cavapoo

Small · 9–25 lbs

✓ Apartment ok

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle · affectionate · easy-going

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Poodle (Miniature/Toy)

Intelligent · low-shed · playful

Sweet temperament with variable shedding. Most popular generation.

The Cavapoo was first developed in Australia during the late 1990s, crossing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with Miniature or Toy Poodles to produce a low-shedding companion dog with the Cavalier's notoriously gentle, affectionate temperament. The breed rapidly gained a devoted following across Australia, the UK, and North America, consistently ranking among the most popular small mixed breeds for families and apartment dwellers.

The Cavapoo is one of the most popular small mixed breeds for good reason — combining the Cavalier’s gentle affection with the Poodle’s intelligence produces a dog scoring 88–97/100 in friendliness with low-to-moderate shedding. The key concern inherited from the Cavalier side is heart disease; ask about health testing of both parent dogs before committing.

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Coat ranges from wavy to curly. Most Cavapoos are low-to-moderate shedders, but Cavalier-leaning puppies may shed more.

Traits

Energy
Moderate
Trainability
Very easy
Stubbornness
Low
Friendliness
Very high

Care

Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Light
Exercise
30 min/day
Drooling
Minimal
🕐12–15 years
GentleAffectionatePlayfulProne to heart conditions from Cavalier side

Cavapoo Buyer's Guide

Common questions answered before you buy

A Cavapoo is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Gentle · affectionate · easy-going) and a Poodle (Miniature/Toy) (Intelligent · low-shed · playful). The goal of this cross is to combine the best traits of both parents — but it's important to understand that results vary significantly from puppy to puppy, even within the same litter.

No dog is truly hypoallergenic — all dogs produce dander, saliva, and urine proteins that trigger allergies. However, the Cavapoo is a coin-flip. Coat ranges from wavy to curly. Most Cavapoos are low-to-moderate shedders, but Cavalier-leaning puppies may shed more. Puppies with curlier, Poodle-dominant coats tend to shed less. Puppies with wavy or straight coats may shed noticeably. There is no guarantee until the adult coat comes in around 12–18 months. If you're buying for allergy reasons, request an F1B litter which is more consistently low-shed.

Cavapoos typically weigh between 9–25 lbs. However, size can vary significantly depending on which parent the puppy takes after and the generation (F1 — 50/50 mix, F1B — 75% Poodle). A smaller parent — particularly if one parent is a Miniature or Toy variant — will produce smaller offspring. Always ask breeders about the parent sizes, not just the breed average.

Generally yes — the Cavapoo benefits from the trainability of both parent breeds. With trainability ranging from 72–88/100 (average around 80/100), they respond quickly to positive reinforcement and are eager to please. Early puppy classes set a strong foundation.

It depends on your priorities. **F1**: Sweet temperament with variable shedding. Most popular generation. **F1B**: More consistently low-shed. Still gentle and affectionate. For most buyers, the F1B generation offers the most predictable coat (important for allergy sufferers) while still carrying the hybrid vigour of a cross. F1 is fine if coat variability doesn't concern you. Ask breeders which generation the litter is and review both parent health records.

The Cavapoo typically lives 12–15 years. Hybrid dogs often benefit from "hybrid vigour" — a tendency for mixed breeds to be healthier than either purebred parent. However, they can still inherit health conditions from either parent line. Ask breeders about health testing on both parents (hips, eyes, heart, depending on the parent breeds), and schedule annual vet check-ups throughout your dog's life.

Yes — the Cavapoo is generally apartment-adaptable as long as their exercise needs are met. Daily walks and interactive play sessions (around 30 minutes of light-to-moderate exercise daily) are sufficient to keep them calm indoors. Mental stimulation — puzzle toys, training sessions — is equally important for this intelligent cross.