How long does a Cavachon live?

A typical lifespan is 13–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Cavachon easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Cavachon

Also searched as Cavalier Bichon Mix

The Cavachon is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 12–18 lb and live 13–15 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight12–18 lbcan be 12–18 lb

Height11–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cavachon get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

The mix12–18 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Cavachon dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 11–12 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very high and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cavalier vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Cavachon	Bichon Frise
Weight	13–18 lb	12–18 lb	12–18 lb
Height	12–13 in	11–12 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–15 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Cavachon

How big does a Cavachon get?: Most grow to 12–18 pounds and 11–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavachon live?: A typical lifespan is 13–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Cavachon shed?: Shedding is low. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Cavachon easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Bichon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.