Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Friendly
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

Springerdoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cavadors are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Springerdoodles aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Cavadors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

​United States

Poodle, English Springer Spaniel

Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

1980s

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
White
Brown
Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Springerdoodles have medium-length coats.

Cavadors have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Springerdoodle can have a litter of 4-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Springerdoodles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cavadors have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Cataracts
Diabetes
Corneal Opacities
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
Physical Examination
Elbows

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Springerdoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cavador has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Springerdoodles need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Cavadors require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Springerdoodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cavadors bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing fetch, Walking, Swimming, Running, Dog park, Lake, Walks, Go to Park, Go Camping, Hike, Tug-of-war, Chase, Fetch, Bath time, Hide & Seek, Brushing

Napping, Dock walking, Frisbee, Walking, Fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Springerdoodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cavador, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Springerdoodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Cavador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Springerdoodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cavador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Springerdoodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Cavador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Springerdoodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Cavadors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Springerdoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Cavadors are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Springerdoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cavadors are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Springerdoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Cavadors are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Springerdoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cavadors are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.