Breeders Offering Cavachons For Sale

By Harriett Crosby


A crossbreed of pure bred toy companion breeds, the cavachons for sale are growing in popular demand. This hybrid designer dog breed is bred by crossing Bichon Frise and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds. The pairing of these two species is intended to produce the low coat shedding trait of the Bichon Frise paired with the wonderful temperament of both spaniel breeds. Prospective buyers should be aware this hybrid is not suitable for being left alone for protracted stretches of time.

This hybrid species was first bred in the Unites States in 1996. It is ideal for apartments and families with children and other pets. It is not suitable for use as a guard dog. Grooming will be required on a regular basis. As a recent mixture of two separate breeds, there is no authoritative breed standard for this hybrid. The Cavachon Club of America has set forth some basic guidelines for its desired physical and temperamental features.

As a hybrid, it is among several created for specified desirable characteristics. In our era of allergy prone people, it has been bred to enable the allergy prone to live with dogs without fear of triggering allergic reactions. From the Bichon Frise it has inherited a low hair shedding coat. Being a crossbreed, it has a healthier gene pool as it is more replenished. With responsible breeding, it is healthier because of this gene replenishment.

The colors of the Cavachon coat generally follow shade variations inherited from Cavalier ancestry. Cavaliers have 4 shade variations. These 4 shades encompass a tricolor mixture of white, black and tan, the Blenheim combination of white and chestnut, a solid red Ruby color, in addition to a black and tan shade mix. The hair is a wavy silky texture. The water spaniel Bichon Frise, species, has a predominantly white colored double coat. This shade is not seen in most progeny. But, Cavachon puppies have inherited the targeted traits of this parent breed. This also means only frequent grooming will stop matting.

Adult dogs will range from 10 to 15 inches in height. Their body weight will be between 10 and 25 pounds. There is some variation in possible attributes, as hybrids do not share consistent features. The basic description is set forth by the Cavachon Club of America. Typical variations are not appreciably distinct from what the club has described.

This hybrid has sensitivity around the ears and eyes. In other aspects, it has similar medical issues as other modest dog breeds. Breeders promise hypoallergenic attributes and fewer reactions from dander allergy sufferers. To confirm this promise, before any purchase, tests must confirm this attribute.

Since the Cavachon Club does supply breeder profiles, adequate screening will be the responsibility of the customer. A helpful guide about identifying responsible breeders has been provided by the Humane Society of America. This guide lists questions that provide useful information to aid in the evaluation process. Personally examining a breeding facility is advised before any decision.

Health problems that may be problematic are heart problems, hip dysplasia, skin sensitivities, ear and eye infections. First generation crosses tend to be more reliable in possessing the low coat shedding Bichon Frise trait. Their life expectancy should match that of their parent breeds. The sweet natured, lovable cavachons for sale on the market will easily become beloved members of the family in a short space of time.




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