Toy Cavapoo Guide: Size, Price, Lifespan, Temperament etc.

The Toy Cavapoo (AKA Cavoodle or Cavadoodle) is a cross breed between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Toy Poodle. Their friendly, affectionate and playful nature paired with their tiny size makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in Toy Cavapoos keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is A Toy Cavapoo?

A Toy Cavapoo is a cross between a Toy Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are the second smallest Cavapoo size as they are slightly larger than Teacup Cavapoos. Toy Cavapoos are a gentle and loving dog that are very small in size with soft, fluffy coats that can come in many colours such as caramel, apricot, red and black.

Toy Cavapoo Characteristics

Toy Cavapoo Characteristics
Size	12 inches (30.5cm) at the shoulder.
Weight	13 to 25 pounds (5.8kg to 11.3kg).
Temperament	Outgoing, affectionate, playful.
Activity Levels	Moderate to high.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	9 to 12 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Toy Cavapoo Size

Toy Cavapoo get to approximately 12 inches (30.5cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 13 and 25 pounds (5.8kg to 11.3kg). They are slightly bigger than a Teacup Cavapoo and slightly smaller than a Miniature Cavapoo.

Toy Cavapoos stop growing between the ages of 7.5 to 11 months old when they get to the height of 12 inches. Smaller dog breeds typically stop growing earlier than larger breeds hence why Toy Cavapoos stop growing within their first year of life.

Toy Cavapoo Price

Toy Cavapoos cost between $2500USD and $4500USD. They are the result of breeding a Toy Poodle with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Their small size paired with their super friendly nature makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices.

Toy Cavapoo Lifespan

On average, Toy Cavapoos live for 9 to 12 years. Their lifespan is slightly longer than Teacup Cavapoos however they can still suffer from size related health issues as they are still a very small breed. Their lifespan can greatly vary depending upon genetics, health conditions, lifestyle, diet etc.

Toy Cavapoo Temperament

Despite their small size, Toy Cavapoos are very outgoing, affectionate and playful. They are a very popular family dog and get along really well with people. That being said, due to their small size, they are not suited to families with very young children who wouldn’t understand that Toy Cavapoos are more delicate and fragile than the ordinary dog and therefore cannot be handled roughly. Toy Cavapoos also do not do too well when they are left alone for long periods of time as they can suffer from separation anxiety. Despite these drawbacks, Toy Cavapoos generally have a well rounded personality and are a delight to be around.

Do Toy Cavapoos Shed?

Toy Cavapoos do not shed much at all. They are classified as light to non-shedders as they only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds. One of the reasons why Toy Cavapoos were originally bred was to reduce the heavy shedding characteristic of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by crossing them with a Poodle.

Are Toy Cavapoos Hypoallergenic?

Toy Cavapoos are hypoallergenic as they are very light shedders and do not release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into the environment when they shed. In fact, all sizes of Cavapoo are hypoallergenic however some generations are more hypoallergenic than others e.g F1b, F1bb, F2b etc.

Toy Cavapoo Grooming

Toy Cavapoos need to be groomed every 8 to 12 weeks. If you prefer that your Toy Cavapoo has a shorter coat at all times they need to be groomed every 8 to 10 weeks. If you prefer a longer coat, they can be groomed every 10 to 12 weeks. This can be done at a professional groomer or you can learn how to cut your dog’s hair at home from watching YouTube videos and investing in a dog grooming kit.

Toy Cavapoo Colors

Red Toy Cavapoo

Red Toy Cavapoos have a red coat which can range from a light red similar to a strawberry blonde to a dark chestnut red. They may also have white patches on their chest and chin. Red Toy Cavapoos are created by breeding a red Toy Poodle with a ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Apricot Toy Cavapoo

An Apricot Toy Cavapoo has a very light red coat that has a peachy tone. Apricot Cavapoos are produced by breeding an Apricot Toy Poodle with a Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Some of the puppies in the litter will be Apricot while others will be Red.

Black Toy Cavapoo

Black Toy Cavapoos can either be solid black or have a bi-colored black coats. Solid black Cavapoos are fully black with no other colors. Bi-colored coats are black with patches of other colors. Black coloring arises from recessive gene so not many Toy Cavapoos have this coloring. Bi-colored black coats are more common than solid black coats.

Black and White Toy Cavapoo

Black and White Toy Cavapoos can either be parti-colored or be mismarked with white. Black and White Parti Toy Cavapoos have a mainly white coat with black patches while a mismarked ones have small white patches on their paws or chest. Mismarked Black and White Toy Cavapoos fall under the category of bi-colored coats.

Merle Toy Cavapoo

A Blue Merle Toy Cavapoo has random sections of their black coat diluted to lighter colors in mottled patches. They also can have blue eyes and lack skin pigmentation on their paws and nose. Toy Cavapoos get this unique coloring by carrying the “M” merle allele and a negative “m” copy of the merle allele. Merle Toy Cavapoos are very rare.

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cream toy cavapoo — Toy Cavapoo via @biscoffthecavoodle

Toy Cavapoo Generations

F1 Toy Cavapoo

An F1 Toy Cavapoo is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a purebred Toy Poodle. They are 50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 50% Toy Poodle.

F1b Toy Cavapoo

An F1b Toy Cavapoo is created by crossing an F1 Toy Cavapoo with a purebred Toy Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 75% Toy Poodle.

F2 Toy Cavapoo

An F2 Toy Cavapoo is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Toy Cavapoo with another F1 Toy Cavapoo. They are 50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 50% Toy Poodle.

Toy Cavapoo Training

Toy Cavapoos are very intelligent so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Toy Cavapoo basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.

Toy Cavapoo Exercise Needs

As Toy Cavapoos are smaller than Standard Cavapoos they do not require as much exercise but that does not mean that they don’t need any exercise at all. They are moderate to high energy dog, so need between 30 minutes and an hour of exercise each day. Toy Cavapoos enjoy going on walks, running and playing games. Mental exercise is also required so they don’t get bored and destructive.

Toy Cavapoo Pros and Cons

Pros

Toy Cavapoos have a sweet nature and are eager to please.
Toy Cavapoos do not shed much and are hypoallergenic.
Toy Cavapoos are a small size which is very cute and adorable.
Toy Cavapoos are very intelligent so they are easy to train.

Cons

Toy Cavapoos can suffer from separation anxiety and may be clingy.
Toy Cavapoos can be hyper.
Toy Cavapoos are not suited to families with very young children as they are a delicate and fragile dog breed.
Toy Cavapoos need regular grooming which can be costly.

two toy cavapoos — Toy Cavapoos via @jacob_n_jamie

Toy Cavapoo vs Mini Cavapoo

The main difference between a Toy Cavapoo and a Mini Cavapoo is size. Toy Cavapoos are a size smaller than Mini Cavapoos. Toy Cavapoos get to about 12 inches tall (30.5cm) and weigh between 13 and 25 pounds (5.8kg to 11.3kg) while Mini Cavapoos get to about 12 to 16 inches (30cm to 40cm) tall and will weigh 20 to 30 pounds (9.1kg to 13.6kg).

Toy Cavapoo vs Cavapoo

The main difference between a Toy Cavapoo and a Standard Cavapoo is size. Toy Cavapoos get to about 12 inches tall (30.5cm) and weigh between 13 and 25 pounds (5.8kg to 11.3kg) while Standard Cavapoos get to about 18 inches tall (45.7cm) and weigh 25 to 40 pounds (11.3kg to 18.2kg).