Cavoodles are a cross between a Poodle (often toy or miniature) and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Cavoodles are one of the oldest Poodle crossbreeds and are believed to have been first bred in the 1950s. Although their exact origin is unknown, experts agree that it is likely the first Cavoodles resulted from an accidental breeding between a Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The adorable resulting puppy caught the attention of many, who continued this crossbreeding to make Cavoodles the popular pets we know today.

By the 1990s the first ever officially recorded Cavoodle litter was born in Australia, leading many to argue that Cavoodles are an Australian designer breed – despite earlier accidental litters across the US.

Cavoodles make fantastic family pets due to their gentle, loyal, even-tempered, and people-orientated nature. They generally get along well with the elderly, children, and other pets, making them a great family companion. Regardless of the breed of dog, we strongly recommend supervising all interactions with children and pets. Like most dogs they may become jealous if they see their owner devoting a lot of attention to another pet, however this can be avoided by sharing the attention evenly between both pets.

Cavoodles are very lively and affectionate little dogs. They can be easy trained using positive reinforcement, repetition, routine, and, as with all things pet-related, patience! It is also important to provide plenty of stimulation to prevent boredom in this breed.

Cavoodles crave constant love and attention, they enjoy being surrounded by plenty of people or animals so they never feel lonely. This need for constant companionship may predispose them to a condition called separation anxiety.

Cavoodles are also very curious critters that are acutely aware of their surroundings. They enjoy playing the role of an adept watch dog and may be prone to barking at strangers and other perceived threats. Provided they are properly socialised, they will let their guard down once strangers are assessed to be friendly.

While we tend to generalise about the nature of Cavoodles, they are a mixture of two very different breeds, and it can be difficult to predict their personality. Every Cavoodle is unique and will have their own personality traits! If your puppy takes more after their Poodle side, you may find they can develop a bit of an independent streak. Alternatively, they may take after their more relaxed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel genes.