Like all doodles, cavapoos and cavashons are known for their beautiful thick coat that can be styled in many ways. But like all mix breeds you never know which type of coat will prevail and how much of a tight curl your dog will have. In any case they will all need you to look after it regularly and below are some tips that may help your pooch look and feel their best.

Good brush routine

Whilst they're low shedding, the hair still needs quite a bit of attention when it comes to grooming at home. A good brush routine is something both you and the pup should get used to very early on. This doesn't have to take a long time but 5 to 10 minutes a few times a week should do it. Get yourself a slicker brush and a comb and brush your pup in their down time, when they're calmer like in your lap whilst you're watching TV. And of course a little reward goas a long way to help them associate brushing with positive things.

Washing at home

Summer months tend to be drier (although this year maybe not so much) so usually less bathing is needed. With wetter and colder months and more mud around it really depends on you and how much bath time you can handle with your pup. Rinse paws after a long muddy walk and washing your dog once or twice a month should keep them clean enough to roll around the sofa. Use a gentle dog shampoo and make sure you brush them out from head to toe when they're drying! This is important to avoid matting.

Professional grooming visits

Most of my clients with either of the breed keep their coats nice and fluffy with a 6-8 week schedule. If you don't have much time to brush your dog regularly or you're simply not to concerned about going short with their grooms, then you can stretch this out to 10 - 12 weeks. Speak to your dog groomer (hint Dog Hub grooming in Raheny) about what will work best for your and your dogs lifestyle.  

Teeth

Check your dogs teeth from when they're puppies. Depending on what food you keep them on, check regularly for signs of any build up on their teeth brown or yellow in colour. If that's the case they might need a good brush out a couple of times a week with dog appropriate toothpaste and a very gentle baby toothbrush.

Flea / Tick / Worm treatments

Warmer months are when parasites are at their worst so make sure you keep checking your pet for any signs of parasite debris. There are many ways of keeping your pet free of any parasites so find a solution (chemical or natural) that works best for you and your pet.

Vet visits

Even if your dog is healthy, visiting your vet once a year for a health check should be in your calendar. They're professional vets for a reason and might spot something you missed. 

The above should be a good base for grooming your cavapoo or cavashon at home and as always give me a shout if you have any questions!