Breed History:
The Cavachon is is cross-breed between the Cavalier King Charles and the Bichon Frise and is a very new hybrid breed which is not currently recognised by the AKC. They originated in the US with the first being bred in 1996. Due to it being a relatively new breed, proper breed standards are still being established but the Cavachon brings out the best qualities from a Cavalier King Charles like its sweet, gentle nature while adding a bouncy, playful attitude like that of a Bichon Frise. With these traits, good health and a powder puff coat, the Cavachon makes a great companion dog.
They are typically referred to as ‘designer dogs’ and due to their low to non-shedding, are very popular with allergy sufferers.
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They are intelligentand gentle while being very friendly and sociable. They have expressive eyes and a sporty appearance. Picking up on traits from the Bichon Frise, the Cavachon is lively, bouncy and playful
Temperament:
This breed is very affectionate and family orientated and as such, they do not do well if left along for long periods of time. They are not aggressive but are lively and alert. While they should not be depended on as a watchdog, they will alert the family by barking to the presence of visitors or strangers.They are happy to play with children and love the attention and get on well with other household pets they have been brought up with.
Conformation:
As this new breed is not fully recognised by the AKC and the breed is still developing, there is not a set breed standard yet but the Cavachon should be a good blending of the features of a Cavalier King Charles and Bichon Frise.
Coat:
The coat is fluffy, thick and curly. The undercoat is dense and soft while the outer coat is silky and soft. Despite their powder puff coat they are low to
The Cavachon is is cross-breed between the Cavalier King Charles and the Bichon Frise and is a very new hybrid breed which is not currently recognised by the AKC. They originated in the US with the first being bred in 1996. Due to it being a relatively new breed, proper breed standards are still being established but the Cavachon brings out the best qualities from a Cavalier King Charles like its sweet, gentle nature while adding a bouncy, playful attitude like that of a Bichon Frise. With these traits, good health and a powder puff coat, the Cavachon makes a great companion dog.
They are typically referred to as ‘designer dogs’ and due to their low to non-shedding, are very popular with allergy sufferers.
Character: …show more content…
They are intelligentand gentle while being very friendly and sociable. They have expressive eyes and a sporty appearance. Picking up on traits from the Bichon Frise, the Cavachon is lively, bouncy and playful
Temperament:
This breed is very affectionate and family orientated and as such, they do not do well if left along for long periods of time. They are not aggressive but are lively and alert. While they should not be depended on as a watchdog, they will alert the family by barking to the presence of visitors or strangers.They are happy to play with children and love the attention and get on well with other household pets they have been brought up with.
Conformation:
As this new breed is not fully recognised by the AKC and the breed is still developing, there is not a set breed standard yet but the Cavachon should be a good blending of the features of a Cavalier King Charles and Bichon Frise.
Coat:
The coat is fluffy, thick and curly. The undercoat is dense and soft while the outer coat is silky and soft. Despite their powder puff coat they are low to