Bimini15 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 Thinking about getting one for the kids. Interested mostly in finding a breeder you may know and have good things to say about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 Never heard of that breed before, but just had to google it and boy they sure are cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 No offense intended, but I hate the "mixed-named" designer breed dogs. Wait, let me rephrase that ... I LOVE the dogs ... I just hate the pretentious name and the prices that usually go along with that. They're mutts. No pedigree and just a way to sell mixed breed dogs for WAY more than the breeders deserve to get. I'd bet the local pound has some mutts that look VERY similar to that for the price of shots and a bag of dog food. GO to the pound ... don't reward a "breeder" for mixing blood lines for a quick buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 No problem with the mixing. I have a problem with the mass producing, mixed breed or pure. I am finding out that the breeders that really care about the pups are the small, family owned type places. And there are not many of those around here for Cavapoos. It is easy to find the puppies through online “brokers”, but they have not convinced us so far. And, yes, the prices can be ridiculous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I'm not going to argue "breeders vs. puppy mills", since there's very little difference. Just, please, check out the pound before laying out cash for a "cavapoo" or any other mutt with a made up name. If you're looking for cute, smart dogs, it's hard to beat the pound puppy that WANTS to be a family member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 We have a goldendoodle and she's great with the kids. We got ours as an unwanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstaight 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 We presently have a miniature poodle, yorkie, maltese, and shithzu maltese mix. They are all rescues. Of all of the dogs we have had in 36 years not a single one came from a breeder. 1 was from the pound, the other 9, rescues. We have usually floated around 2 to 4 at a time depending on circumstances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I get it guys, I do. But size is a real factor because we will travel with the dog. Airlines have restrictions. The pound and rescue places have some real cute pups, but they are going to be mostly big dogs. Even the ones that look like smaller breeds are unknowns as there is no info on parents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I think it's great that people rescues animals from the pound, my cat was a rescue so I get it. But I also don't think anyone should try to tell anyone else what to do when it comes to getting an animal. Some people like to know the full history of an animal, or the true linage of it, have records of its past health etc etc. Again its great to rescue an animal, but lets not tell someone else what they should or shouldn't do guys. Even though I do understand you all mean well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 20, 2018 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a mouthful... Time for humor... Meanwhile back to the forum which is already in progress... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 cavapoo smavapoo! lock your tying room door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 Yes... It’s going to have to be a downstairs only dog. Can’t imagine if he got into the hackle drawer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 I don't know. Just looked online and they're cute but going to be a high maintenance dog, especially if your backyard is more weeds than grass like ours. Prices from $1000-1800 for them? We have a daschund/yorkie mix (named Dorkie) and you have to keep his fur brushed all the time because it picks up every weed it can. 3-4 times a year to the groomer. Course part of the problem is he all curlie haired but with the short Daschund legs his belly drags in grass and weeds even though it's cut regular and he loves to roll around while playing with the Chihuahua. We paid a small price for the Dorkie but the Chihuahua was a rescue dog and is almost trouble free. Took a few weeks before reaching for him didn't make him cringe but he's fine now and both are great with kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 We have a daschund/yorkie mix (named Dorkie) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites