We are thinking to get a dog, but we don't want to contribute to the pet shops business, feel pity for the caged animals
Any recommendations on Cavoodle breeders?
And any recommendation on small dogs, which breed should we get for a home with a small backyard…
Any recommendation on Cavoodle breeders? and Any small dog recommendation under ~1K
LuckyDealer on 08/09/2020 - 09:38
Last edited 08/09/2020 - 10:16
Last edited 08/09/2020 - 10:16
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would need to ask a lot more questions before considering tbh.
desexing at 7 weeks is extremely early and could lead to other issues. they also don't say if the parents have had genetic health tests or how often they are bred.
I know as As I fact based of the vet experience of the 6 dogs I know from this place that the only common problem they have is they get ear infections easily which is common in all caviodles
Also call them up if you want more info as most of it is not on there website
Thank OP for posting this question. We are also considering getting a Cavoodle, mainly because they shed less hair (I am told). I can also say that with most people working from home, now is a good time to get a pet and a lot of people are. However, because of this unusual increased demand, we are being asked to get on waiting lists some of which are full until Feb/Mar 2021. And the costs to get one have shot through the roof. I came across this one particular breeder and they are selling Cavoodle puppies in excess of $6,000. But prices in general have gone up significantly.
wow 6K! I should have asked what can I get in ~1K haha!
I think 4K is a good benchmark when comparing prices.
Cavoodles are not a recognised breed of dog, so any breeder you go with are not as legitimate. A good breeder will have a waiting list of at least a few months also. And because the cavoodle is half a shedding breed they will still shed somewhat, with the possibility of shedding like normal or none at all. People that want to get a oodle breed of dog, why do you want that breed over a traditional poodle (standard, mini or toy)? Poodles are registered, do not shed and you know what you are getting as it meets standards for the Australian National Kennel Council. Also if you just don't shave the poodle with a traditional cut, and instead go for a teddy bear cut they will look the same.
Who cares if Cavalier x Poodles (Cavoodles) are not "recognised" by the ANKC?
By their own admission, "the Australian National Kennel Council Ltd, [is] the administrative body for pure breed canine affairs in Australia."As to why? I'd rather a healthy, well-tempered cross-breed than a geneticly disease-ridden so called "pure bred" any day.
Cavoodles (generally) have an amazingly calm temperament, do not shed at all and have the hypo-allergenic fur/hair of the poodle breed.
because that means that there is no reference or standard that breeders are breeding to.
your second point is fine, but what makes you think a registered breeder will have unhealthy or poor tempered dogs? temperament is almost fully reliant on the upbringing of the dog and not the breed. also cavaliers tend to have worse genetic conditions to the poodle, so you are opening the dog up to more potential issues.
cavoodles also do often shed, the top link on this thread literally says that they may shed in their faq.
We got ours 3 years ago. Going rate then was high 3s but he was 3k as the pet store people had their own Cavalier and Poodle which they bred at home. Huge amount of money but his temperament is amazing (particularly with small children) and zero regrets.
If unsure which breed will be a best fit for your home, lifestyle, etc., maybe contact a lost dogs home, pet rescue, RSPCA or similar.
From memory, the reputable service providers have questionnaires to make sure that you are suitable for their dogs (size, needs, etc.). Even having a chat to them will probably give you some knowledge about the breeds that might be best.
Get a dog from a shelter. There are so many dogs that get put down because they can't find a home for them in time. Why go to a breeder and contribute to the overpopulation? Not only are you spending 5 times as much as you should, but the dog may get problems related to the breed eg hip displasia which will be even more expensive than just the purchase price, plus the extra cost of desexing vaccs and microchipping (which is discounted for a shelter dog), and it means there's one less home for a shelter dog so an extra dog gets killed. If you care about animals at all please go to a shelter.
ours was like 3500
How long ago?
I think 2 years ago
OP, you're not going to get a Cavoodle pup for ~$1k sorry. Not a healthy one anyway.
Going rates at the moment are between $5-7k, depending on the breeder or seller.
Agree that you should avoid pet shops wherever possible, but don't feel that you have to use a "professional breeder" either. These can just as easily be puppy farms that don't care about the well-being of their bitches.
Have a look on Gumtree for home-based breeders and get in touch with them for a visit. You'll pretty quickly get a feel if the mum is a well-loved pet, or if they're breeding her to death.
If I may add, be careful approaching people on Gumtree. I have heard there are "dog breeders" on Gumtree who ask you to pay a deposit to get on their "waiting list". Once you have paid, they change their contact details and disconnect existing services. Not saying that every seller on Gumtree is a scammer, but make sure you have verified them as genuine breeders before making any payments.
Yes, excellent point.
Any "oodle" breeds are going to set you back $5k - $7k and most will have very long waiting lists. There are also a lot of backyard breeders still out there as anything oodle is still considered a "designer dog" so they can sell them for a lot of money, but they may not be the healthiest puppies and probably will not have undergone genetic testing. If you are serious about buying you should visit the breeders you are thinking of buying from and ask to the see the parents of the litter (or proposed litter) and gauge for yourself how legitimate they are.
Also on the point of low / non shedding coats, you need to understand that just because they are breed with a Poodle does not mean that the puppy will definitely have a non-shedding, low-shedding or hypoallergenic coat. It is basic genetics, the puppy can inherit any combination of coat from their parents. (incase this is why you wanted an oodle)
There are also a lot of puppy scams on Gumtree / Facebook, so always visit in person and DONT send money to anyone even if you have their drivers licence and phone number from Gumtree.
I would suggest visiting your local animal shelter (they do get puppies too) or joining a rescue / rehoming group on Facebook if you want to avoid pet shops.
For small dogs, have you considered a Whippet or Italian Greyhound? They do not need much space at all, as long as you are taking them for walks, and are very affectionate and playful.
Jack Russell (Shorty Jack).
We have one 9 months old. She is an absolute scream. Loves people.
Sorry, can't recommend a breeder but based on my access to 2x standard poodles (16kg & 20kg), a shitzu/poodle and a maltese plus my involvement with Delta Therapy Dogs my notes are:
Cavoodles. Lovely natured dog. 60% of the delta Dogs are cavoodles. There is a variable possibility of shedding depending on the level of "oodle". Some of them come out a bit unbalanced in shape with a small head/large body.
ShitPoo: Lovely nature as well. Generally very needy, especially the boys. Can get that underbite look of a Shitzu. Pretty much non-shedding.
Maltese: Aggressive with other dogs at times and prone to barking but fine with people. Long haired unless groomed but oddly non-shedding.
I love how any two dog breeds get crossed these days and it instantly becomes a breed in it’s own right with a stupid name made up of the two random dogs that got at each other…
“Do you like my new Dachshound?”
“Um, it’s pronounced ‘Dachshund’ and it’s too big to be a Dachshund anyway.”
“No, it’s spelt Dachshound and it’s what you get when your neighbours Irish Wolfhound shags your Dachshund…”Good luck trying to rescue a small dog. Rescues are already overwhelmed with applications within hours. If you want to rescue a cavoodle, wait til covid is over and people realise how destructive lonely bored unwalked dogs are.
we got out dog and a few of our friends got there dogs (cavoodles) from this place would highly recommend them
https://www.omegapark.com.au