Grooming Requirements
Cavachons shed very little and are low maintenance when it comes to grooming. Brushing their coats twice a week and bathing them once a month is enough to keep their coats from matting or becoming tangled. Their ears, however, need regular cleaning, preferably once a week, and their nails trimmed every other month. Brushing your Cavachon’s teeth regularly will also help them avoid dental issues.
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Exercise Needs
Cavachons are not overly active dogs. They enjoy canine games like hide and seek, chase, fetch, and frisbee, as much as they enjoy napping and lazing around on a relaxed day. One or two brisk walks a day along with some play time at home are recommended to keep the Cavachon happy and in great shape.
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Health
The Cavachon breed is generally much healthier than the breeds that make up the Cavachon mix. Although these dogs can develop certain health problems that are common with their parents, their hybrid vigor protects them from developing serious diseases. That being said, common health issues may include allergies, dental problems, ear infections and eye conditions.
Lifespan
The Cavachon dog breed has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. Although their life expectancy is generally 15 years for most dogs, there are some dogs that exceed this limit with flying colors. Some Cavachon dogs live up to be more than 17 years old. To ensure that your little fur-baby lives a long and happy life, always make sure you provide plenty of love, good quality dog food, enough exercise, and regular vet checks.
Training
Cavachon puppies are easy to train. They like learning new things and enjoy the attention they get when they show off newly learned tricks. Combining playtime with training offers the best results when training a Cavachon puppy. They respond well to reward-based training and positive reinforcement. It helps to have their favorite treats and toys on hand while training them and using gentle approaches.
Although they are easy to train, potty training sessions and leash training should be done multiple times a week. A one time dog training session per week will not present fast results.
Cavachons are highly affectionate, family-attached dogs. Because of this, they can sometimes be prone to feelings of anxiety and loneliness when they are left alone for too long. This is best dealt with during puppyhood to avoid any destructive behavior in the future. Leaving the Cavachon puppies alone at home for a few minutes at a time is the best way to ensure they don’t develop separation anxiety or any of the destructive behaviors that come with it.
For insights into early training techniques and puppy behaviors, read about early training practices