Thursday, January 29, 2015

Traits Of A Cavachon Puppy

By Ines Flores


When opting to take a certain breed of dog into one's family, it is essential to be fully aware of their details. Knowing how big they will get, their special health needs, shedding habits, temperaments and energy levels will make sure an individual is best prepared for the commitment they are making. Raising a Cavachon puppy is much easier when one is aware of what to expect.

These dogs are known as a designer breed. This means that two separate purebreds, namely the Bichon Frise and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in this case, are mated in order to enhance certain physical features and personality traits. The process generates pups that have the best qualities of both of the genetic roots.

Interested parties should note that this breed of designer dog is not acknowledged by the AKC because of their mixed status. As lovely as they may be, showcasing was not their intended purpose. They possess many fine features and qualities such as their adorably cute appearance, a compact stature, very affectionate and friendly temperament as well as a coat that is conducive to people prone to allergies.

An adult of this breed usually does not weigh more than twenty pounds or reach a height over sixteen inches, landing them in the compact size group. Coats can be a range of solid colors or they might be a triad of hues. The dogs take their sturdy build, sporty stance and alertness from their spaniel side, and their large, expressive, irresistible eyes and lively affection from their Bichon heritage.

When it comes to lovable pets, this breed is one of the most family oriented, loving, affectionate, playful and sociable ones of all. They are extremely intelligent and not at all aggressive, though they do tend to use barking as a way to alert their humans to visitors or anything out of the ordinary. These dogs are great with children, though cautious around the very young, and generally get along with cats and other animals.

There are two styles of coats typical to this breed; long, silky and slightly waved like the spaniel, or soft and loosely curled as the Bichon. The longer fur will require regular brushing to avoid tangles, and occasional grooming would help avoid matting in the curls, but neither one is prone to heavy shedding. It is this particular trait that makes this dog especially attractive to people who deal with dander allergies.

Certain health risks are probable with this breed and potential owners need to be aware of them prior to taking one on as a pet. Their ears should be checked and cleaned regularly to prevent infections and as they may be prone to early tooth loss, dental hygiene is very important. Skin conditions, sensitivity to flea and insect bites, heart problems as well as the chance of hip dysplasia, are all situations that one would need to watch for.

To best teach behavioral control, socializing with humans and animals needs to start as soon as feasible. They are prone to separation anxiety as a side effect of devoted bonding so they require some type of company at all times. A lot of persistence and patience is going to be necessary when house training as this breed tends to be a bit slow in learning this routine.




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