Answered: Your Most Asked Question About HOW OFTEN SHOULD CAVOODLES BE GROOMED

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How often should Cavoodles be groomed?

Cavoodles are an OODles family-  a  cross between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Poodles. Cavoodles do not shed hair, But they Grow longer and get matted, they should be brushed on a daily basis( If Possible) Or at least on alternative days and fully Groomed once in min 6-8 Weeks and max you can up to 3 Months. For our cavoodle as we like him with long hair, we groom him every 3 months however, we trip his nails and Brush his teeth regularly.

I’ve discovered as a Cavoodle owner that frequent grooming is essential to preserving the health and look of their coat.

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Cavoodles should typically be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks. This entails grooming their coat to avoid matting and knots, cutting their hair to the proper length, and maintaining clean, debris-free ears. However, if you brush regularly and want him to have a Long lock of hair you can groom him every 3 months.

Their grooming regimen also must include regular dental cleanings and nail trimmings.

It’s crucial to keep in mind, too, that each Cavoodle may have different grooming requirements depending on their coat type and degree of activity.

The best frequency for grooming your Cavoodle can be determined by talking to a professional groomer.

Trimming and professional grooming are also required on a regular basis. additionally, They are prone to tartar buildup that should be taken care of and should have their ears checked and cleaned on a regular basis.

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How to take care of cavapoo coat

One of the most common questions asked about ‘the oodle or doodle breed is About their Coat and Grooming. 

This article is for you if you have a New Labradoodle, Spoodle, Cavoodle, Retrodoodle, or another lovely ‘poodle cross Puppy and Looking for how often should you be grooming your Cavoodle Puppy.

Cavapoo Life Expectancy and Temperament

Facts you must know about Cavoodle Puppy Coat

What are the different “oodle” coat types?

Every dog sheds hair, and each dog has a different hair life cycle. That is, from when it grows to when it falls out.

Because cavoodles are all mixed with Poodles (whose hair grows constantly and with a long growth cycle), cavoodles shed more slowly.

Slower, not less. Their hair is frequently shed when it is quite long, and if not removed, it can become entangled with other long hairs. 

Cavoodles (and Poodles) thus require more assistance to remove dead/shedding hair than short-haired breeds whose hair sheds regularly and simply falls off the dog due to its length and density.

Note: A Golden Retriever or German Shepherd that sheds twice a year has a slow hair development cycle and will shed its undercoat seasonally, which will become matted if not carefully removed.

Let’s see the Cavoodle’s Coat Types: 

HAIR Coat: A hair coat is often wispy or wiry, with a mixed texture and lengths. It is low to medium-shed and requires little maintenance. A straight coat is similar to the coat type of a Golden Retriever or a Spaniel. 

Usually low-maintenance, with a silky texture and varying lengths on different parts of the body. Straight coats are typically shed in the medium to high shed range.

FLEECE: Shaggy, loose waves. The texture is soft. Low to unpalatable. 

Medium to high servicing, especially in rubbing areas, such as the collar area and around the ears. Coat Single (usually). 

Sometimes a thick, knot-prone undercoat can have a cotton-soft. Frequent brushing is needed if it is maintained long.

WOOL: Similar to lambswool. The same as a Poodle coat. Curls that are normally tighter and more spiral in nature when compared to the fleece coat. 

There is no shedding. The texture varies from lambswool to a dense, fine cotton-wool texture. Usually coarser than a fleece coat. Because it is prone to knotting, it can be high maintenance. 

Brushing is required on a regular basis if not Brushed for an extended period of time, they might get into Knots and Matting- which can be painful for the Pup to when getting removed.

Also Read: Is Cavoodle a good family dog?

Washing your Cavoodle

Washing a Cavoodle with long hair requires special care to avoid causing or fostering knots and tangles, frizzy hair, and damage. 

Most other long-haired breeds are the same, but Cavoodle coats are less forgiving.

Also Read: Cavapoos as pets : cost ,life expectancy , and temperament

Tips

Personally, I do a hybrid of these two approaches. 

Semi-dry the dog**, spritz the coat with conditioning spray and/or lightly massage coat oil into the coat, and then brush the dog dry.

The myth about ‘non-shed’ coats

All coats shed, even ‘non-shedding’ fleece and wool coats. 

The difference is that any old, dead coat is not ‘dropped’ or shed out like a shedding coat, and the rate of shedding is often much lower because the coat growth cycle is slower.

Instead of falling to the ground like hair or straight coat, dead coat usually gets stuck in fleece and wool coats. 

Non-shed coats are much more likely to form knots and mats unless the dead coat is removed regularly with brushing. 

That is also why non-shed fleece or wool coats are considered high-maintenance when compared to a shedding hair or straight coat.

How to prevent matting in cavapoo

Knot Alert!!

If you come across a tangle or knot, switch to a slicker brush or grooming comb. 

A comb is useful for removing finer tangles. For knot removal, a slicker brush is preferable. 

Gently ‘pat’ the knot out, beginning at the top and working your way down to the skin. 

Use in conjunction with a de-tangler spray to alleviate discomfort and aid in knot separation.

 Extra attention should be paid to areas that rub, such as behind and under the ears, paws, armpits, ankles, backs of the legs, and around the neck.

How to prevent matting in cavapoo

Mat Alert

Mat warning! Without frequent brushing, dog fur becomes tangled and knotted around itself, a condition known as matting. 

Mats are common in many dog breeds that have curly, fine, or double coats. 

In severe cases, the dog’s coat will become “pelted” — when matting is extremely close to the skin, preventing proper airflow.

How to Prevent Matting in Your Dogs Coat?

To keep the Oodles Breed free from Knots– You need to Brush on a Regular Basis at Home( pref-weekly Once or twice). Cavoodles do not shed hair, but they should be brushed once or twice a week.

Trimming and professional grooming are also required on a regular basis. 

They are prone to tartar buildup and should have their ears checked and cleaned on a regular basis. 

How often should Cavoodles be groomed?

Depending on the Fur Growth, You must Groom your Cavoodle Pup every 4-6 weeks.  We get Pur Rover Groomed every 6 weeks as we love his Furry look more than groomed look.

If you know how to groom dogs, You can Groom Your pup at home. There are many tools available across the pet shops in the USA that you can make use of.  

However, If you are new to pet Grooming It’s recommended to get it done professionally. Either you can go for a full Groom Or Min Groom depending on the Coat Length.

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Professional Grooming

Once your Pup has finished his/her 3rd Vaccination( Last in the line, before they get their Booster dose in a Year span) it’s time for his/her 1st Groom. 

Keep the 1st Groom a mini groom, Just bathing, Drying, Clipping their nails and Trimming hair around the face and eyes.

This makes them used to outside Grooming, the groomer and in general socialising.

So, In the next three weeks after the First  Mini groom, the big Full grooming must be done and make it special.  

Now on…I would suggest Every 4 Weeks Your Cavoodle must have a Groom be it Mini Groom Or Full Groom[comes with breed-specific styling]. 

However, Hair Brushing needs to be done at home on regular basis to avoid any Knots and matting.

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