How long does a Cavapoo live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Cavapoo easy to train?

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

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Cavapoo

Also searched as Poodle Cavalier Mix

The Cavapoo is a cross between a Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 12–16 lb and live 11–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

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

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

Weight12–16 lbcan be 10–18 lb

Height11–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cavapoo get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix12–16 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

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

Height runs 11–14 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Size figures assume a Miniature Poodle parent, the size closest to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle 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

Very high

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

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Cavapoo	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	10–15 lb	12–16 lb	13–18 lb
Height	10–15 in	11–14 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cavapoo

How big does a Cavapoo get?: Most grow to 12–16 pounds and 11–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 10–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavapoo live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Cavapoo shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle 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 Cavapoo easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Cavalier mixes

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