Cavapoo
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| Other names | Cavoodle | ||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Australia | ||||||||||||||||
| Foundation stock | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle | ||||||||||||||||
| Breed status | Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||||||
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The Cavapoo (American English) or Cavoodle (Australian English) is a crossbreed of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. The cavapoo is speculated to have been first bred by designer dog breeders in Australia in the 1950s[1] as a companion dog with similar traits to the cockapoo, but at a smaller size.[2]
Cavapoos can come in many colors including white, golden, brown, and black, often with a contrasting, white tuft on their chests.[1] They can even be tricolored in the vein of Calico cats. The Cavapoo is known for being some being hypoallergenic, as they are part Poodle. This, however, is a misconception. Studies has shown that no breed is truly hypoallergenic but simply less likely to cause a reaction.[3][4] They are very energetic around humans and even cats. They are said to be a great choice for a family, and to be very intelligent and trainable. Less desirable traits such as an urge to assert dominance upon other dogs and issues with potty training have been reported.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dog Breeds: Cavapoo". www.purina.co.uk. Purina. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Hale (2008), p. 204.
- ^ Nicholas, Charlotte E.; Wegienka, Ganesa R.; Havstad, Suzanne L.; Zoratti, Edward M.; Ownby, Dennis R.; Johnson, Christine Cole (July 2011). "Dog Allergen Levels in Homes with Hypoallergenic Compared with Nonhypoallergenic Dogs". American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 25 (4): 252–256. doi:10.2500/ajra.2011.25.3606. ISSN 1945-8924. PMC 3680143. PMID 21819763.
- ^ Vredegoor, Doris W.; Willemse, Ton; Chapman, Martin D.; Heederik, Dick J.J.; Krop, Esmeralda J.M. (October 2012). "Can f 1 levels in hair and homes of different dog breeds: Lack of evidence to describe any dog breed as hypoallergenic". Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 130 (4): 904–909.e7. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2012.05.013. hdl:1874/259846. ISSN 0091-6749. PMID 22728082.
Sources
[edit]- Hale, Rachael (2008). Dogs:101 adorable breeds. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7407-7342-6.
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