Last Updated on August 28, 2026
Bringing home a Cavoodle is an exciting adventure. They are wonderful family dogs with a lot of love to give, but there is plenty that goes into their wellbeing. So how do you care for a Cavoodle?
Buying your Cavoodle
The first step is making sure you buy your puppy from a reputable breeder. There are lots of Cavoodle breeders in Australia, many of them with years of experience, so take your time to find one you are comfortable with before you go through the process.
Make sure you are not taking your puppy home too early. Puppies should stay with their mother until around eight to twelve weeks so they are properly weaned and socialised, and have had their first vet care from the breeder. Once your pup ticks those boxes, you are well on your way to bringing home your new family member.
Choose the right food
Cavoodles need different food at different life stages. Puppies need puppy food, adults need adult food, and seniors need something different again, so match the food to your dog’s stage of life. Keep an eye out for any food sensitivities too.
The best way to work out what suits your Cavoodle is to ask your vet. They can point you to the right food for your dog’s age and needs. Plenty of dogs do fine on supermarket brands, but sometimes that is not quite what they need to stay in top health.
Train from an early age
One of the most important parts of caring for a Cavoodle is training. Cavoodles love to learn, and training keeps their mind active and their spirits up. They thrive on pleasing you, and training teaches them good manners at the same time, so it is a win for both of you.
Socialisation counts as training too. Take your dog out on regular walks to get them used to other dogs and people, and a trip to the park is a great way for them to make friends and get comfortable in a crowd. Without it, a dog can become skittish or nervous, so as loving as Cavoodles are, socialisation is not something to skip.
Groom your Cavoodle
Another big part of care is grooming. Your Cavoodle’s coat combines the curl of a Poodle with the silkiness of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, so brush it a couple of times a week to keep mats from forming, and a bath every week or two does not go astray.
Trimming their nails matters too, to stop them growing too long, which can cause pain and, in bad cases, nails that break or grow back into the paw. Use the right clippers and keep a little styptic powder on hand just in case.
