UPDATE (160707): I’ve been receiving several enquiries about Blue and cavoodles in general. So, I thought I might as well collect some information and put them all in one page (see Cavoodles: All About This Dog Breed), since I find it difficult to reply to all the emails I’ve been receiving. Unfortunately, I can’t make specific recommendations when it comes to breeders, etc. So, I just encourage you to check with your local paper listings for ads, your animal centres and/or pet stores. Thanks for your interest. And yes, Blue’s doing just great! We love him dearly and we think he’s fantastic. We hardly trained him and yet he’s toilet trained, learned to sit and stay, plays well with kids and other dogs, behaves at the groomers and dog park, etc. We can’t have chosen a better dog. And, Blue and my boy are growing up well together. It’s all good.
Please excuse me, as I’m just absolutely smitten. Yep. Puppy love indeed.
Meet Blue — our newest baby in the family. He’s six weeks old. His colouring is blenheime (chestnut and white). And, he’s so tiny. We just got him today from a local breeder.
Blue is a “Cavoodle” – a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Miniature Poodle. It’s a mixed breed also known as ‘designer’ or ‘purpose-bred’ dogs. It’s meant to bring together the friendliness, gentleness and compliant temperament of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the intelligence and loyal nature of the Miniature Poodle.
While searching for information about this mixed breed, I didn’t really find a lot of resources online. So, I think I will need to do a bit more research to see how we can best care for our puppy.
Anyway, Blue has 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Since I never bought a puppy before, it was the first time I had to face the decision of choosing just one out of a litter. And, I can’t believe how tough it was to make that choice.
Thankfully, when we arrived at the breeder’s today, one of the puppies started to follow my son Cam around. So, when we asked Cam which puppy he wanted, he said, “That one,” pointing at Blue. We asked him about 3 or 4 times, and he was consistent. So, the choice was made for us. Just as well. My husband and I were proving to be hopeless with our decision making skills when it came to choosing a puppy. 
We also ended up consulting our two-year-old regarding the puppy’s name. Our ever-decisive toddler didn’t take long to say “Blue.” Named after the canine character from Blue’s Clues (one of Cam’s favourite TV shows), of course. Nice.
So yeah, Cam and Blue are getting along great so far. I think my boy’s beginning to learn to share his mum and dad’s attention and affection. And, he seems to be enjoying playing with Blue a lot.
Anyway, I created a Flickr photostream dedicated to Blue, our cute new Cavoodle. It’s where I’ll post Blue’s latest photos online.
Now, we just need to cope with puppy training — and all the rest of the challenges that come with having a new dog. Yay. 
Kari (8)
Mitch Mitchell (4)
Connie (3)
eds (2)
Jazzille (2)
Rachel Cotterill (2)
Andreeea (1)
Anne (1)
bcylady (1)
Dave (1)
What a cutie.
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Oh Shai! Blue is soooo cute! I’ve been looking at dog sites the past week, wanting a puppy for myself, but yours is the cutest one ever! I didn’t know there was a Cavoodle mix.
Blue looks so adorable. Good luck with raising him! I hope he brings a lot of fun and sunshine to your household.
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Awww, he’s just so gorgeous. Just love the last photo with Cam and Blue sleeping together. Beautiful.
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Awwww… so cute!
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I love dogs & I really, really want one. I’m sure Cam will learn more because of Blue. Stuff like, as you said, sharing, responsibility & friendship. Kung pwede lang dito I’ll get a puppy too. Kaya lang kawawa, no one’s home all day.
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He’s a cutie. I have miniature poodles, and I’d suggest looking into their care for more information. They (mini poodles) are spectacularly smart dogs. You’ll have a great time with him.
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Greg and AnP: Thanks!
Toni: Thank you! So, are you getting yourself a Cavoodle too?
Heather: Thanks. It was just precious when we saw that. Those two really get on well together.
Auee: Thanks. Yes, they do get lonely. But, you never know. Maybe you’ll get one someday!
Erin: Thank you. We’re definitely trying to learn as much as we can about the breed.
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Where did you get Blue from? I am looking for a cavoodle and am doing my homework. We are in NSW.
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Liz: I got Blue from a local breeder here in Adelaide. I’m sure there are breeders in NSW too. Thanks and good luck!
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Kindra reply on May 26th, 2009:
I have a Cavapoo too I think that your is really cute
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Steph reply on October 7th, 2009:
hi!
i live in adelaide, i was just wondering where you got your cavoodle from in Adelaide?
my family is looking for a breeder but no luck
thanks
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Hi,
I found your blog through google, and as I am in adelaide was wondering which breeder you purchased Blue from?
I am wanting to get a Cavoodle sometime this year.
Regards
Melissa
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Hello – we are in the process of buying a cavapoo puppy that looks just like Blue. I was wondering if you had any recent pictures of Blue? I am curious as to how they look as adults. Thanks!! Barb.
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You have a beautiful Cavapoo Puppy there. I raise Cavapoos and found your blog while doing more web/search.I just wanted to give you our web address( http://www.CavapooPuppy.Com )and let you know that I have a webpage that is just for adult Cavapoo photos for information purposes. Thank you, Deborah & Family
615-545-6405
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Hi, everyone. Thanks for your interest in Blue and cavoodles in general. Since I’m unable to respond to all queries about this all the time, I thought I might as well just point you to my page on cavoodles – http://www.squidoo.com/cavoodles/
Hope that helps people who find this page via search engines and such. My apologies in advance if I’m unable to email you all individually. I really have too much work and not enough time.
Again, thanks and all the best in your search for resources and tips about cavoodles.
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Hello,
I cried for days wanting one but they wont see how upset and how DESPERATE I want a puppy for the first time. Any suggestions? Or any tips how to convince them I WILL TAKE CARE OF IT AND CLEAN IT AND BUY IT, JUST LET ME GET ONE PLEASE! Thank-You and Blue is gorgeous 
The day I saw the cavoodle at the pet shop I new that was the one I wanted. Unfortunetly my parents wont let me get a dog
Please reply.
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Hey Shai,
Thank You. And please also (when you get a chance) answer my other message too 
It’s me again.
How much did you get your cavoodle from. My parents said the price is WAY to much like 1,000 dollars. Did you get yours for about the same price? Could you email me back on genna14@hotmail.com or just reply on the guestbook
Thanks Again
Love Genna xox
P.S These are some questions. Can you also answer them?
1. Do they yap alot?
2. What type of hair do they have and does it smell?
3. Is it high or low maintenence (or however you spell it)
I would love to get a reply or email (sorry I’ve said that a million times)
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love the cavoodle… I am trying to get a female at the moment. I have a chocolate spoodle, cocker spaniel cross poodle and they are just adorable dogsand no they dont smell like dogs and they feel so beautifil and soft like realy nice soft hair not dog wire hair. they are so well behaved just love being cuddled and bathed and brushed. love kids and never bit, a little yappy some of the breeds but can be gone with a bit of training. they just love to be with you but they can also amuse themselves and no howling
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Blue is gorgeous! I have a gold cavoodle called Daisy and she is the most intelligent, gentle, loving and polite dog ever. I don’t see why people would want any other breed! Anyone looking to get a dog should look at getting a cavoodle. They are great with little kids aswell and they don’t yap or lose hair. They’re the most beautiful dogs in the world.
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Hi
I seen a lady in the park today with a puppy I got talking to her and she said it was a cavoodle and that was it for me I want one for my daughter and I.
Does the cavoodle shed hair? If so how much?
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heyy that dog is really cute so is the son lol
my family has wanted a dog for see long but not ready. Now we have relized that we are ready, so we have been looking at all these websites but then i came a arcoss ur dog want it more than anything
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Anyone know any breeders for a cavoodle in Adealaide?
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I have a cavoodle too but he’s black
. Have fun training Blue
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Wow, he’s adorable and he looks so friendly! I just recently got a Cavoodle puppy too, but when I got her, she was already 13 weeks! I knew that that was a bit old, but I couldn’t resist those little puppy dog eyes!
I wish I had done what you’ve done and wrote a little journal about her life. I usually plan to but then decide that I can’t be bothered.
My parents aren’t enthusiastic about making one either…
xoxox
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i was just wondering what breeder you got yours from because its sososososo cute.
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Is there any puppies in Adelaide for sale would like to have a black one
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A little hint if you are looking for a “Cavaoodle” when looking for breeders with this breed they generally have them listed under the CKC / proper name of “cavapoo”. they are great pets and would recomend them for anyone with children
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