Longevity
Life expectancy
It lives on average from 12 to 15 years.
Build
A robust breed?
Its robustness depends greatly on the cardiac and neurological health of the Cavalier lines used.
Watch points
What to watch for
The heart must be monitored (murmur, fatigue, cough), as well as signs of neck pain or shoulder scratching, the knees and the ears.
Mitral valve disease : Common heart condition in the Cavalier King Charles.
Syringomyelia : Neurological disease that can cause neck pain and scratching.
Patellar luxation : Common in small dogs.
Ear infections : Drooping, hairy ears promote infections.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
It tolerates temperate climates; exertion in high heat should be avoided.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Greedy, he easily gains weight; a stable weight protects his heart and joints.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the heart examined at every visit.
- Consult if the dog scratches its shoulder for no reason or cries when its neck is touched.
- Clean the ears regularly.
Vaccination
Cavachon vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Cavachon? Like all dogs, the Cavachon receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Cavachon is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Cavachon vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Cavachon?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Cavachon
The parent Cavalier should have a recent cardiac examination and ideally an MRI screening for syringomyelia; both parents a check of the kneecaps and eyes.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
