Every dog on this page starts in the same place: the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a 13 to 18 pound spaniel that was bred to sit on laps and follow people from room to room. Cross that with another small companion breed and you usually get something a little smaller than a purebred Cavalier, a bit softer in the coat, and often lighter-shedding.
These are dogs for households that want company. The Cavalier side is famously underfoot, and that trait carries through nearly every cross here. If you want a dog who will politely ignore you while you work, this is the wrong group.
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What each Cavalier mix is like
Cavachon (Cavalier and Bichon Frise) — The Bichon’s corkscrew curl lands on the Cavalier’s silky coat and usually comes out as a soft wave. Typically 12 to 20 pounds, and the springiest, most clownish of the group.
Cavapoo (Cavalier and Poodle) — The widest size spread on this page, roughly 8 to 20 pounds depending on whether the Poodle parent was a Toy or a Miniature. Quickest to pick up training. Coat runs from loose wave to tight curl, and the tighter the curl, the more brushing it takes.
Cavapoochon (Cavalier, Bichon Frise and Poodle) — A three-way cross, usually a Cavachon bred to a Poodle, which makes the curl more predictable than in a first-generation Cavapoo. Generally 10 to 18 pounds, with the roundest face of the group.
Cavaranian (Cavalier and Pomeranian) — The only cross here with a stand-off double coat and a plumed tail carried up over the back. Smallest of the group at roughly 7 to 14 pounds, and the most vocal — Pomeranians are alert barkers, so start door manners early.
Cavatese (Cavalier and Maltese) — The Maltese contributes a straight, silky coat with no undercoat, so this is the flattest, most flowing coat on the page. Around 8 to 14 pounds, usually quiet and lap-oriented, with a pale face that shows tear staining.
Cavaton (Cavalier and Coton de Tulear) — The Coton’s cotton-ball texture makes this the most mat-prone cross here. It needs a comb that reaches the skin, not just a surface brush. Roughly 10 to 18 pounds, playful, and easygoing with other dogs.
Cavatzu (Cavalier and Shih Tzu) — The Cavalier’s longer muzzle generally opens up the Shih Tzu’s flatter face, which is a large part of why families in hot climates ask for this one. Usually 10 to 18 pounds and the calmest of the seven.
Being realistic about a Cavalier mix
Most of these dogs finish between 8 and 20 pounds. That is small enough to be stepped on or knocked off a couch, so toddlers need house rules from day one.
Attachment is the honest tradeoff. This is the least independent group we carry. Crate training in the first week matters more here than it does with most breeds, and a dog left alone ten hours a day is not being set up to succeed.
Grooming splits two ways. The curly and cottony crosses — Cavachon, Cavapoo, Cavapoochon, Cavaton — need a professional groomer every four to eight weeks plus brushing in between. The silky and double-coated ones — Cavatese, Cavaranian — are mostly brush-at-home, though the Cavaranian sheds noticeably more than the rest.
One Georgia-specific note: the Cavalier’s feathering on the ears, chest, legs and feet is a real breed trait, and it collects pine straw, sandspurs and red clay. Check feet and ear fringe after yard time.
On energy, the spaniel side gives these dogs more stamina than the average toy breed. Two short walks a day suit them. They are not running partners.
Seeing them in Lawrenceville
Puppies here come from trusted local Georgia breeders, spend time in our family home nursery, and are socialized around children, adults and other pets before they reach the showroom. Our on-staff veterinarian gives every puppy a complete health check, and puppies are up to date on shots. Come by Monday through Saturday 12 to 7, or Sunday 2 to 6, and sit on the floor with a few of them. Grooming and financing are available, and if the cross you want is not here, ask about the waitlist.
Frequently asked questions
How big will a Cavalier mix actually get?
Most land between 8 and 20 pounds, but the honest answer is that mixes vary and no one can promise a number. The Cavaranian and Cavatese trend smallest; the Cavachon and Cavapoo trend largest. The biggest single factor in a Cavapoo is whether the Poodle parent was a Toy or a Miniature. Ask us about the parents of the specific litter — that is the best predictor available.
Which of these sheds the least?
The Poodle, Bichon, Coton and Maltese crosses generally shed less than a purebred Cavalier. The Cavaranian, with its Pomeranian double coat, sheds the most of the group. Low-shedding is not the same as allergen-free — no dog is. If someone in your home reacts to dogs, spend real time with the individual puppy in the showroom first, and talk to your doctor rather than relying on a breed label.
Are Cavalier mixes good with young children?
Generally yes, temperament-wise. Our puppies are socialized with children before they go home. The caution is physical, not behavioral: a 10 pound dog is easy for a small child to injure by accident. Supervised floor time and a rule about not picking the puppy up solve most of it.
Can a Cavalier mix handle a full workday alone?
This is the group to be most careful about. Cavaliers were bred for constant human company and the crosses inherit it. Some do fine with crate training, a midday walk from a neighbor or sitter, and a predictable routine. If the house is empty ten hours a day with no break, a different group would be fairer to the dog.
What should I ask my vet about?
Every puppy here gets a complete health check from our on-staff veterinarian and is up to date on shots, and you should still book your own vet within the first week or so. Bring the paperwork we send home. Good questions to ask: what screening is worth doing in Cavalier-descended lines, what a healthy weight looks like for your dog’s adult size, and when to schedule the rest of the puppy vaccine series.
Come and meet a Cavalier mix
Every puppy here is health-checked by our on-staff veterinarian, raised in our family home nursery, and waiting to say hello.
1848 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
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