Find Cavachon Puppies For Sale In MN

Cavachon puppies for sale in MN are friendly, sociable little dogs. Expect your Cavachon to be underfoot when he's not on your lap. They're good with kids and other household pets. This little dog fits just fine in an apartment or even an RV. Sometimes called a designer dog, a Cavachon is a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

With a hybrid, temperament can be any combination of traits belonging to the cross breeds. Since both the Cavalier and the Bichon are friendly, sociable, gentle, intelligent little dogs, you really can't go wrong. Cavachons are playful, eager to please, good with kids and other pets. Some have a skittish nature and prefer to come to you. This isn't the pet for you if you work long hours leaving your pet alone in an empty house.

An adult Cavachon weighs between 12 and 18 pounds. Color can be any mix of colors from the parent dogs. Most are combinations of brown, tan, white, or sable. They can be bi-color or tri-color. They have large, soulful dark eyes. Most have long floppy ears. This little dog will be your loving companion for 8-12 years.

This is an active little dog, but still easy to exercise due to their small size. They can enjoy life in an apartment, a busy afternoon with games and toys indoors. But they really do enjoy outings; a walk, a trip to the doggy park, a ride in the car. They're quite hardy for such little guys. Most enjoy a chilly romp in the snow (be sure to dry thoroughly when back indoors). They bark when alarmed, but they're not excessively yappy. They like kids, other dogs, and the family cat too.

When researching breeders ask if the parent dogs are AKC registered. Ask about a health guarantee. Puppies should be vet checked, inoculated, and de-wormed before they move to their new home. Well socialized puppies will start life in a home, not a kennel. If possible, visit the breeder and ask to see the parent dogs as well as the puppies.

Puppies can inherit any genetic health problems that are in either parent's lineage. These can include skin problems, flea dermatitis, ear infections, heart murmur, patella luxation, hip dysplasia, cataracts. Ask the breeder about the health history of both parent dogs.

Regular grooming is a necessity. Their thick wavy hair requires regular brushing to keep from tangling. A puppy cut every 6-8 weeks will keep this little dog looking adorable.

There is quite a bit of controversy in the dog world regarding hybrids, also called designer dogs. The breeds we know today were once hybrids bred by humans over the centuries to become the specialized breeds they are today. Cavachons can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club if they are a first generation cross, i. E. Neither parent was a Cavachon.

You can recognize a reputable breeder by their concern for placing Cavachon puppies for sale in MN in loving, forever homes. They will ask you questions regarding your experience as a dog owner and why you want a Cavachon. They'll ask about kids and other family pets, and how much time do you really have to spend with your new puppy, today, tomorrow, and for the next 12 years.