Sweet and friendly nature, great intelligence and the fact that they get along well with kids and other pets keep them high on a popularity list ( Cavapoos are one the most popular mixed breed dogs in the USA ). So no wonder many people are now searching for their perfect Cavapoo puppy. This certainly affects the price of Cavapoos.
Cavapoo puppy costs are somewhere between 1000$-2000$ at the reputable breeders. The puppy should come with all necessary papers ( health certificates and guarantees, vet check-ups, vaccinated ). The price depends on many factors: breeders’ popularity, reputation and location, quality of the puppy’s parents, number of generations involved, genetic tests that are performed, vets care that is given, litter size, season, etc.
If you consider buying Cavapoo puppy I guess you are very interested in the price of the puppy itself but also other costs that having a Cavapoo as a pet will occur. What should the price you pay for a puppy itself include?
What should you expect to get from a breeder and how to make sure the breeder you have chosen is not a scammer? Is there any way to cut the costs when buying a Cavapoo puppy? What are the ongoing costs if you have a Cavapoo dog?
If you would like to find the answers on these and some other questions related to Cavapoo dog price please keep reading our article.
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Where To Buy Your Cavapoo Puppy and What To Look For?
A reputable and quality breeder is the right address for you if you would like to have a Cavapoo puppy.
There are tons of breeders on the market but you need to find the good one. Due to high demand, a lot of people are in the breeding business. So finding the trusted breeder might be a tricky task but here you can find some guidelines how to recognize a good breeder.
How to make a difference between scammers who want to rip you off and sell you a puppy with suspicious background and a reputable breeder that will take all steps to make sure you purchase a quality and healthy pup with good genes.
Here is a list of Cavapoo breeders in the USA (follow link to Good Dog list)
Once you picked the reputable breeder and the Cavapoo puppy you like to start with contacting the breeder. Usually, breeders give you options on how to contact them either by e-mail, text, or phone. We encourage you to call them directly skipping texting and e-mail options.
Due to high popularity, Cavapoo breeders get tons of texts and e-mails on a daily basis so you will get info much faster if you call them. This way you will also show to the breeder how serious you are.
The first thing you need to know about the puppy you want to buy is everything about its parents. Especially the puppy’s mother.
You should be able to see both mother and the father of the puppy and if the breeder cannot show you mother (as the puppy is no longer with her), leave immediately as this could mean that you are on the puppy farm instead of a reputable breeder’s.
Ask about mother’s age, she should be at least 2 years old. Also, ask about the number of litters she has already had so far. This number shouldn’t be bigger than 3.
Next, a reputable breeder will be able to show you both parent’s ( even grandparents ) health certificates that testify that they are screened for genetic diseases and defects. A quality breeder will give you a puppy health guarantee and offer you life-long support.
This is a very good thing, as the breeder that is not afraid to stay in contact with you even after you have bought the puppy most probably does his job very seriously and responsibly.
Check the puppy, of course, it should look healthy and active with shiny, sparkling eyes. It shouldn’t have any eyes or nasal discharge.
Ask a breeder if the puppy is fully vaccinated and dewormed. The puppy usually comes with a vaccination card. If you don’t get one, ask for it.
Check with the breeder if they have started with some training ( potty training for example), also ask for the type of food is puppy taking so you can continue with the same.
Speak with the breeder about his previous experience. How long is he doing this job? Ask for the reference. Don’t accept written reviews only, ask for the contact of previous buyers so you can talk to them about their experience of buying the puppy at the precise breeder.
A less expensive option can be a pet rescue center or animal shelter where you can adopt your Cavapoo. You can also check in your local Human Society if they have some Cavapoo for adoption.
These are some websites that could be helpful if you search a Cavapoo for adoption
- Animalleague.org – North Shore Animal League America – Leaders in NO-KILL movement
- Norcalpoodlerescueadoption.com – poodle rescue organization, offers poodles and crossbreeds with poodle bloodlines for adoption
- Poodlerescuect.org – poodle rescue organization based in Connecticut
After you fill the application form and do the interview, you will have to show proof that you have a suitable home with a yard for the dog. Many people don’t understand why they need to take several steps before they adopt Cavapoo.
Well, the rescue center or animal shelter are places where people are struggling to find a proper home for dogs ( and other animals as well). They want to be sure that your home is perfect for the chosen Cavapoo and that you won’t come back later to return the dog.
Of course, people from a shelter will encourage you to return a dog if anything unpredictable happens which would stop you from keeping your pet. The adoption fee is somewhere between 300-400$.
How To Spot Puppy Mill or Farm
Puppy farms or mills are awful and dirty places. Dogs are held in small cages. These breeders don’t pay too much attention and they don’t mate only 100% healthy dogs with perfect genes.
They don’t perform any genetic testing, just trying to produce as many puppies as possible in order to make money, nothing else matters.
Of course, these kinds of places might offer you a puppy at a better price so you might think that you found a good deal but be careful as you can end up with a sick puppy or a dog that will suffer from some genetic disease in the future.
This is not only bad because you will watch your pet suffering but also you will have to spend a lot of money on the vet’s bills.
All that can be avoided if you don’t buy puppy from a puppy farm.
If you run into one of these places, you can take a photo, leave without puppy of course and report them to the nearest animal shelter. This way you will do a favor to these poor dogs who are living in terrible conditions.
What Factors Affects The Price of Cavapoo?
The Cavapoo puppies are rather expensive, especially as they are crossbreed dogs. But their popularity is one of the things that keep the price high. There are factors they have an influence on the price:
Location
If the area has a lot of Cavapoo breeder, the price will be lower
Season
Puppies are usually being bought during spring and summer months as the owners have few months of nice weather ahead so they can train them outside, walk a lot and spend a good time in nature with their dogs.
So if you decide to buy your puppy during late fall or winter you might find some good deal and spend less money then you planned
Breeder’s reputation
If the reputation of the breeder is very good and he has very high recommendations with great reviews then the price will be higher. On the other hand, if you buy a puppy from a breeder most probably you will get a perfectly healthy puppy.
Age
Puppies are always more expensive then adult dogs, so if you don’t mind you can buy an adult dog at a lower price.
The average life-span Cavapoo is 12-15 years and Cavapoo is an adult when it turns 1 year ( not really an adult more like a teen) so you have plenty of time to enjoy with your dog even if you buy an adult one and not a baby.
Trained dogs
If you decide to buy an adult dog instead of a baby, be aware of the fact the adult dog that is trained could be more expensive. This is quite understandable as someone invested an effort and time to train your dog instead of you.
Puppy lineage/generation
If you were searching for information about Cavapoos and breeder you may run into some terms that you don’t understand. For example F1, F2, F3,F1B…
F-stands for filial hybrid and means that this dog is a crossbreed and not purebred.
F1 – the number 1 stands for generation, which means that Cavapoo that has an F1 label has a King Charles Kavalier Spaniel mother and Miniature Poodle father (the most common combination) so this puppy is the first generation of Cavapoos.
F2 – this number 2 means the second generation which means both parents of the Cavapoo puppy are Cavapoos.
F1B – this B stands for backcross which means that the puppy has a mother which Cavapoo ( F1 ) and the father which is Miniature Poodle. This puppy with the label F1B is promoted as an allergy-friendly dog as this puppy has the smallest chance to provoke allergies in his owners.
F1 puppies are most common at all breeders but F1B puppies are more expensive than F1.
Ongoing and Other Costs
If you are buying a puppy that is not vaccinated (that would be odd though) few injections will cost you between 75-100$.
Your puppy will be most probably micro-chipped but you will have to pay a small fee (around 10-15$) to transfer your new puppy microchip details to you.
If you don’t have another dog at home you will have to buy basic dog supplies such as a dog bed, crate, food and water bowls, leash and harness/collar, some toys…
- Crate – 30-70$
- Dog bed -20-200$
- Food/water bowls – 5-15$
- Leash -5-15$
- Harness or collar – 10-20$
- Toys – different chew toys – 10-20$
If you buying a puppy you will need puppy pads ( at least in the beginning) , paper towels, and food of course. So monthly supply will cost you around 30$
How Much Is Pet Insurance? What About Vet Bills?
Don’t forget pet insurance which can cost you 20-40$ on monthly basis depends on the package you take. If you don’t want to take pet insurance you should definitely make some funds for the vet’s bills.
Maybe your little Cavapoo won’t have many health issues at the beginning but later on, vet’s bills could really make great pressure on your budget.
However, you need to take him to the vet for a routine check-up ( twice a year) which could cost 700-2000$ ( vet check-up + lab work )
For example, if your dog gets hip dysplasia ( which is quite common in Cavapoos) the cost could be around 500-700$. If your Cavapoo has problems with eyes and bacterial infections the bills could go up to 5000$ for several laser operations.
In case your dog needs chemotherapy the price would be very similar. Not to forget some long-term illnesses such as diabetes which require certain funds on a monthly basis.
Bottom line – vet’s services are usually very expensive and it is recommend either to have a fund for vet’s bills or to get pet insurance.
If you don’t buy already fixed dog, I assume you will spay /neuter your Cavapoo. This procedure could cost you between 60-350$ but don’t forget to add some other costs such as pain killers around 10-15$ and blood tests that are needed and the price is around 40-50$
You need to clean your dog’s teeth on regular basis. Never use a human tooth paste( it contains flouride which is toxic to dogs). You can easily find dog’s tooth paste and will not cost you a fortune.
But if your dog has some dental problems and you need to see the vet, then you might spend a fortune. For example, if your dog needs a full clean and descales the price range is about 150-300$.
You will have to add the cost of anesthesia and some other costs such as X-rays, polishing… The final cost with anesthesia could be 500-100$
How Much Does Training or Obedience Classes for Cavapoo Cost?
Since Cavapoo is a very smart and intelligent dog, you don’t really have to spend to much money on training courses and classes. You can train you Cavapoo on your own.
Read our article ” Are Cavapoos easy to train” to get some ideas regarding the training but also search the Youtube and learn a training basics.
If you insist on obedience classes and training courses that will cost you around 200-300$ per year.
What Is The Cost of Dog Walker?
If you cannot walk your dog for any reason you may consider hiring a dog walker. The single service – one walk is around 20$ which is not a great hit on your budget but if your lifestyle doesn’t permit you to walk your dog on a regular basis then a dog walker will cost you around 430$ (based on one walk per every weekday)
What Is The Cost of Doggy Daycare or Boarding facility? What About Pet Sitter?
This is also optional, you might never need it or you can use this service almost every day. It depends on you and how busy you are and your lifestyle.
Some people choose to use Boarding facility services at least once a year when they go on vacation. So the cost of that kind of arrangement would be somewhere between 200-500$ per year.
If you travel frequently and you are a very busy person so you need to leave your Cavapoo on daycare then you should expect the cost of 35-50$ per day ( you have other options as well, hourly care -3-5$ per hour or half-fay option which about 25$ for let’s say 5 hours)
Of course, some daycare facilities make monthly arrangements which are far more affordable then daily rates, some others make special discounts on long-term arrangments but if we talk about standard average this is it.
Additional cost may apply: picking up your dog late, pick up/drop off ( if you are not able to do that, the daycare will arrange both for a fee)…
Of course, the price depends on many other factors such as location or simply how expensive it is to run the business in that area? If it is expensive expect higher rates for the service you need.
If you are into more personalized service and you think that your dog would feel more comfortable in your home instead of in some daycare facility, you can hire a pet sitter.
Some average price for 24-hour in-home service is around 80-120$. If you need in-home pet sitter service for less hours, the price range is from around 20$ for 1-6 hours, 45$ for 7-12 hours , 65$ for 13-18 hours.
What Is The Price of Euthanasia and Cremation?
I am sure no one wants to put his/her dog to sleep. It is quite hard decision but certain health conditions simply require that and sometimes it’s even better to have this option so we can stop the suffering and pain our pet is struggling with.
In case you would like someone to come to your home and put sleep your dog in your home the price is about 100-200$. If you bring your Cavapoo to the vet’s practice /hospital euthanasia procedure is less expensive and could start from 50-150$
As for cremation, the service is charged based on the weight of the pet. For example, Maryland SPCA estimates that the cremation of a dog that weighs up to 30 pounds costs around 80$.
Final Thought
Cavapoo puppies turn out to be quite expensive comparing to many purebred dogs but they are just worth it! These cute, teddy-bear like dogs will steal your heart at the very first sight.
Ongoing costs are not so high if we don’t count vet bills for which I strongly advise you to take a pet insurance or to make a vet fund.
Keeping the dog certainly is not cheap but if you do have time to spend with your dog then you may skip many costs ( training, dog walking, daycare service…)
