Dog
Group:
Toy 
Pronunciation:
(KAV-a-shon)
Breed Description:
As a cross of two loving, gentle breeds, the Cavachon breed of dog is a friendly, sweet dog. Some dogs may be livelier like the Bichon while some dogs may be more laid back like the Cavalier.
Height:
The Cavachon breed of dog may stand between 9 and 13 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Cavachon breed of dog usually weighs between 9 and 18 pounds.
Exercise:
These are small dogs and they need moderate exercise. They are well-suited to apartment life if they receive a good daily walk.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of a Cavachon breed of dog is between 9 and 15 years.
Grooming:
Grooming for the Cavachon breed of dog will depend on the individual dog. Dogs that have longer or wavier hair will be relatively easy to groom but they will require regular brushing to prevent mats. Dogs that have a curlier coat like a Bichon may require some clipping to keep them looking tidy. Regular ear cleaning is necessary to prevent ear infections
Origin:
Unknown. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
