Kasey’s Friends
Here are pictures of some of our reader’s dogs! We love getting pictures of other dogs – if you want to share a picture of your dog, please send us a picture and we’ll include it on this page, too!
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- Bailey
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- Bailey
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- Bella
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- Benji (and Emilee!)
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- Rooney
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- Milo
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- Alf
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- Zoey
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- Brody
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- Khloe
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- Chucky Freeze
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- Buffy
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- Artemis
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- Sidney
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- BabyGirl
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- Leisa and Soffi
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- Buster
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- Cody
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- Jackson
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- Merlin
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- Philly
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- Cody, Toby, and Lily
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- Liam
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- Chloe
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- Tex
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- Sadie
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- Sophie
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- Liam & Sophie
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- Lewis
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- Clark
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- Lewis & Clark
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- Mya
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- Cody and Toby
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- Oscar
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- Sparky
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- Bo
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- Scusi
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- Koda
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- Cozmo
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- Harley and Mia
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- KaCee
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- Kinsea
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- Maizey
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- Philly
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- Bo
Hi – Loving your site!! Meet Norbie – My Cavachon. We brought him into our home on March 22nd of this year. All in all Norbie is healthy. He eats well, runs & plays….the only thing is he does not bark at all? And he was diagnosed with Kennel Cough several weeks ago and been put on an antibiotic twice now. The antibiotic is done now – yet he still rattles and has a loose cough. I have been giving him pediatric Robittusin every morning which works throughout the entire day without much coughing….yet every morning he wakes up coughing? Could he have allergies? Also we are smokers….we don’t smoke around Norbiee but the vet mentioned cigarrette smoke could be an issue? Your insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!!
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We got Philly (pictured above!!!) just a few weeks ago and so far we are the happiest puppy owners ever! He is so sweet and cuddly but also loves to play. I think thats what we love best about the breed because you get the best of both worlds. House breaking and training is going well (still the occasional accidents) but for the most part he is very well behaved. He is also quite the popular pup. We recently brought him to a big event at ECU and we had tons of people stopping to pet him and ask “What kind of dog is that?!!?” Needless to say we are proud puppy parents. He was about 9 weeks when the picture was taken and he has grown so much since then. We haven’t seen many other black and tan Cavachons so we were surprised and fell in love the moment we saw him. I would definitely recommend the breed to anyone (even first time puppy owners like us!) and especially if you have a small home/apartment because he seems to tire himself out just running laps in the living room
Love to see everyone’s pictures and comments!
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We are looking for a Cavachon puppy, we are trying to do some research, it very difficult to make a decision when there are sooo many sites selling puppies that you dont know what to think. Some are very expensive and others from $500 to $800. We need some advice. What should we look for, in a breeder? I don’t feel comfortable buying a dog from a website, not knowing the background of the parents or the sellers. We live in Maryland, we already contact Judy at Gleneden, and we know they are one of the best breeders, but the puppies are $1,200, and it is out our budget.
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Lori Replied:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I have gotten this very same question several times. Here are some of the things I did/questions I asked when trying to find a breeder:
Once I had finally settled on the kind of puppy we wanted I did an internet search for Cavachons up for adaoption. I looked around as much as possible. I mostly used puppyfind.com. I made a list of potential puppies and potential breeders. There were none nearby, so I knew I would either have to drive (alot) or have the little guy shipped.
Once I had my list, I tried to do reasearch on the breeders going so far as to find the addresses (sometimes that was difficult) and using google maps satellite views to zoom in on the property to see what it looked like! I was so nervous about getting a puppy mill dog. Then, I called each of the breeders, telling them the puppy(s) I was interested in. I basically interviewed the breeder, I had searched the internet to help me figure out what I should ask. I had a list of questions ready, asked all of them, and took notes. Some breeders did not let a customer visit the place, that was an immediate red flag for me – I would want to be able to see the place where my puppy was born and nurtured the first few weeks. Even though I knew I could not visit most of the places, I wanted to know that that would have been an option – I did not start out telling them I would not be able to go there.
I also asked about the parents of the puppy I was interested in – size, age, health, # of litters, anything else I could think of. I asked for pictures of the parents and a current picture of the puppy to be sent to me.
If someone did not cooperate with my requests, again, it raised a red flag.
I tried to find reviews, but most of the time the only testimonials were on the web site and I did not necessarily trust those, a breeder can post whatever they want on their web site and make it look real.
I ended up choosing a place in Iowa. The owners were a husband and wife team. To this day, I do not know much about the actual home, but in talking with them on the phone several – make that many – times, I was content with all of the info and conversations we had. They never made me feel like I was bothering them and welcomed my calls. They would return my call if I left a message. They worked with me on getting Kasey on the flight and airline I asked for (even though flights were delayed and the day did no go as planned.)
Thankfully, everything worked out for us and we have a healthy, happy, adorable doggie going on 4 years old!
I think I need to write an article about finding a breeder!
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We have had our Cavachon puppy for a few weeks now. We are crate training him however; we are having issues with him barking at night. When we put him in the crate when we go to bed, he goes right in without any issues at all. He will then wake up in the middle of the night and start barking. I use that cue as potty time. He goes out and does his business but then he barks constantly when going back in his crate. He ends up waking the entire family and we haven’t had sleep in 4 nights! Does anyone have any suggestions? I don’t think he dislikes his crate otherwise, we would have problems when we first put him in there at night. He’s a great puppy and we love him to pieces but we all need some sleep! My personal email is jenstock20@gmail.com if anyone can provide some suggestions! THANKS!
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Lori Replied:
April 8th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Hi Jen – I sure hope you all have gotten some sleep by now! I was wondering where his crate is? We have Kasey’s in our closet(It’s not cruel like it sounds – it is a very big closet the way our house is laid out and even has a window
) When we first got Kasey, we had the crate in our bedroom to have him close to us. Well, that did not last long! He would bark from there and I think it was because he could see us and wanted to be with us. Once we put him in another room it was fine. I set the alarm to take him outside during the night when he was very young and put him back in the crate right away.
We no longer put him in his crate at night – he actually sleeps with us – but during the “housebreaking” time, I felt it was an absolute necessity. It was probably about a year or so that he stayed in there at night.
He still goes in there when we are gone – I just say “Kasey, go to your bed” and he runs along and goes in there. He even goes in there on his own and falls asleep during the day sometimes. He really loves his safe little home!
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Anonymous Replied:
April 26th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Thanks Lori! Yes, we are getting some sleep finally! We actually had him in our dining room which is on the other end of the house (but where we could hear him). I think with the crate being a wire one and being in a large room, it was too open for him and didn’t feel secure. We moved the crate to the laundry room which is a decent size room and I put old bath mats on top of it to make it more secure (not covering it completely to allow for air!). We close the door but I think that made him feel more secure. I started turning the dryer on when we would put him in there (partly to drown out the barking!) but I think the humming sound soothed him!
He is a great puppy for our girls (ages 13, 6 and 2) and he is so good with them all. He loves them to pieces, especially when they take him outside and just run!
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How fun to find this site! Our Cavachon Cody is now just a little over a year old and we just love him. We live in Maine and we were able to get our Cavachon through a wonderful breeder in Virginia that my friends knew well. We thought she was wonderful and she helped make arrangements for someone to meet us in the NY area to get our new puppy. I will post a picture of Cody soon. Our children love him. I appreciated reading your postings on grooming, because I have been working on brushing him and definitely find lots of mats and do bring him to a groomer, but I also want to keep up with it at home, so I wanted to read what others do to keep up with the baths, combing etc…I am happy to talk about training, which actually went pretty well, and other things. Our dog doesn’t bark a lot, just sometimes when he sees something outside or if someone comes to the door…he can go days without barking. He is also Mr. Affection with everyone. WE love him and would recommend a Cavachon to anyone!
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I am located in Cincinnati, OH and have narrowed in on the cavachon as the breed of choice. Willing to drive up to 5 hours to locate our new family member, though prefer a shorter distance (if possible). Anyone know any good, reputable breeders?
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Lori Replied:
February 15th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
The only Breeder I have ever met was in Kent, Ohio. The drive would probably be within your limits. They were very nice people and very good with their puppies! I witnessed it first hand. They were called Briarthorn Designer Puppies, but they do only breed F1 Cavachons.
I have alway said I wouldn’t recommend a breeder I have not met, even the one I got Kasey from because I was never there.
I am sure there are many good breeders, you just have to do as much research as you possibly can!
Does anyone else have a recommended breeder?
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Paula Replied:
February 18th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Hi there,
We got our Cavachon from Judith Hahn at Gleneden in Virginia. My friends had gotten two labradoodles from her and they loved her and found her wonderful, so when we were exploring, I went to her site and contacted her. She was so helpful and I cannot say enough good things about her and the dog we got from her. She helped arrange transportation to the New York area, though I know she even has someone who goes to CT as well to bring dogs.I’m not sure how far a drive it would be from Ohio…but she may be able to have someone meet you partway. I would totally check with her.
We love Cavachons and I would get another in a minute!!!
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Jen Replied:
March 16th, 2012 at 6:50 am
We live in Charleston, SC and we just got our Cavachon from a breeder here (she ships as well). Our breeder was very knowledgable and helpful when selecing our new member of the family. My sister just got her Cavachon from Gleneden (Judith’s daughter lives here in Charleston) and they were wonderful as well.
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Awh!the cavachon in the flower pot is just soo cute.
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We’ve had “Bella” our Cavachon for a week now and just love her! I also love this website! I’ve found it to be very helpful. Does anyone have any advice for tear stains?
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Lori Replied:
February 15th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Thanks Tammy!
I used the Angel’s Eyes for a while, and it did work. I quit that after a while. It was very expensive plus I really started to wonder what I was giving him!
The problem did seem to get better as Kasey got older. There are a few home remedies if you do a google search. I don’t remember what anymore, or if they work!
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What is the best brand name food for an 8 week old cavachin puppy
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Anonymous Replied:
November 9th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
There are loads of good foods out there, but dry foods like James Wellbeloved and Science Plan tend to go down with mine… which she has been on since she was that age
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What is the best brand name food for an 8 week old cavachin puupy
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I was thinking about getting a cavachon puppy. But i dont know if it would like being outside sleeping in a kennel. PLease reply
-Emma
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Lori Replied:
August 23rd, 2011 at 10:15 pm
I am sorry I did not see this question earlier.
However, I really do not know the definitive answer. Cavachons are definitely “people lovers” and love to be around everyone. So, just in that regard I would have concerns. They are also a relatively small dog. I cannot picture a Cavachon being an outdoor dog. I have never heard from anyone that had a Cavachon that slept outside.
I guess you could ask a Cavachon breeder or a vet.
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Rhonda-
I was lucky enough to meet your puppies today! My husband and I visited Briarthorn to meet Kim and Mark and their latest litter of puppies. The care and attention they give to the puppies is amazing. I am completely comfortable in saying they are truly great, responsible breeders. You should feel lucky to have gotten one of their puppies!
You will have so much fun with the new addition to your family, and it is so nice that two siblings will remain close! They are real sweeties, keep us updated on them and do send a picture to post with “Kasey’s Friends!”
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Briarthorndesigners in kent ohio is a great breeder we are getting our puppies there next week and they are beautiful. I am getting a sable and white and he has more sable then white and just beautiful. The husband and wife are great people and love there animals very much. I highly recommend looking at there website.
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I mean any good breeders.
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Buffy's mom Replied:
December 29th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
We got Buffy from E&K Kennels in NC. She is our first dog and we were not as educated as we are now, so we didn’t do the research that we would now. However, they did promise that the parents were free of problems, and Buffy came to us with her initial vaccinations and healthy as could be, other than ear mites, which our vet said is pretty common. She is 3 years old now and weighs about 13 pounds and has had no serious health issues.
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does any body know any go breeders?
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so happy to find this site!!!!! Thank you!!!!
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Love all of your information ! Any tips on picking a puppy from a litter ?
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Does anyone else have a cavachon that nips and bites in play? Mya is 7 months and I really think she just wants to play, but it scares the little kids and is unacceptable anyway. Do they outgrow this?
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So glad to find this site and see all the adorable cavachons. This is without a doubt the happiest, funniest and friendly breed of dog I have ever had. They love everyone and are very smart, but my Chloe does have a little stubborn streak.
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Myas Mom Replied:
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Mya does too! What do you do about it? By the way, Chloe is adorable! How old and how big is she?
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Hi…
We just found a cute litter of Cav’s. From your collective experience, do you think the puppy’s hair usually changes as it gets older, i.e., if it’s mostly straight does it stay straight; or if it’s wavy, does it tend to get curlier…or just stay wavy.
Also, any skin problems?
Thanks!
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Lori Replied:
September 7th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Go for it!
Here is our experience with the hair….
Kasey had a lot of the “peach” coloring as a puppy. As he got older, he got more and more white looking. Now, you can barely see the peach coloring in his ears and a few areas on his back – very faint though.
His hair stayed pretty much the same as far as the curliness goes. He kind of has some areas that tend to be a little curlier (more so when wet) but for the most part he had a little bit of wave when young and it is pretty much the same.
We have not experienced skin problems – except he did have a “hot spot” once that he kept chewing at. I had to take him to the vet and he had some medicine, both topical and oral. It cleared up quickly, thankfully. I had never even heard of that before.
All in all, knock on wood, Kasey has been very happy and healthy, and has brought so much joy to our family!
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Buffy's mom Replied:
December 29th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I second what Lori said, except to add that we are experiencing a skin issue right now. Buffy is 3 and for the last 9 months or so she’s had “whitehead” like bumps pop up all over her body, very much like pimples on a teenager. They last about the same amount of time. The vet didn’t know what they were, so we are going to take her to see a dermatologist to see if we can get a diagnosis, unless any of you have experienced this and can offer advice?
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Lori Replied:
February 15th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Keep us posted, I am curious, too.
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Lori Replied:
February 15th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
I guess I should be saying “what did you find out?” That was a while ago!
Love to see pictures of everyone’s cavachons!
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