
Cavapoo Hybrid Genetics
PLEASE NOTE: This page explains the different generations and types of Cavapoos, some that have been solely unique to our dogs at Pleasant Meadows.
At this time 2023 onward -- we will *ONLY* be raising MULTIGEN CAVAPOOS (and any variations there of) that have 3 or more generations of health cleared parents behind them. We believe that with the current poor health of the purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that the Multigen Cavapoo is the ONLY safe Cavapoo to breed as it allows for the security of having multiple generations of health tested dogs behind each puppy produced. We are committed to only raising healthy puppies from health screened parents.
F1 Cavapoo = Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Poodle
(50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 50% Poodle)
The first generation F1 Cavapoo is produced by crossing a Poodle (Miniature or Toy) with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. At Pleasant Meadows we ONLY use a Miniature Poodle as they are well known for being healthier than the Toy Poodle. The F1 Cavapoo is low shedding and it is suitable for most families with MILD to SEMI-MODERATE allergies. Most F1 Cavapoos will have loose wavy gorgeous curls, but tight curls are possible as well. Puppies will not typically have straight hair with this cross. Although, it's important to note that most F1 Cavapoos will start out as newborns puppies with the appearance of straight fur and their waves and curls develop as they mature. Their appearance can range from Cavalier features or those of the Poodle or somewhere in-between. The first generation benefits the most from hybrid vigor. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

F1B Cavapoo = F1 Cavapoo X Poodle
(25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 75% Poodle)
OR
F1B Reverse Cavapoo = F1 Cavapoo X Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
(75% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 25% Poodle)
The back-cross F1B Cavapoo is produced by crossing an F1 Cavapoo with a Poodle, or with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (this is called an F1B Reverse Cavapoo when an F1 Cavapoo is bred to a Cavalier). F1B Cavapoos that are the result of an F1 Cavapoo and Poodle parents will have a higher success rate for non-shedding, and are recommended for families with MODERATE to SEVERE allergies. Tighter curls are more predominant in this type of F1B Cavapoo, but looser curls and straighter coats more like the F1 do show up as well. Their appearance will lean more towards the Poodle features, but again, Cavalier features can be present.
And for the F1B Reverse Cavapoo (which result from an F1 Cavapoo and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel parents) will be near-Cavalier-like in either appearance or temperament with fur type ranging from the Cavalier (more straight) that is only suitable for families with ZERO to VERY MILD allergies to wavy curls similar to the F1 Cavapoo that is suitable for families with MILD to SEMI-MODERATE allergies. The biggest benefit of an F1B Reverse Cavapoo is that some will look like a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for the Cavalier lovers, but regardless of fur type all the puppies will have the Cavaliers amazing temperament and they will retain the health benefits of being a hybrid mix. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

F2 Cavapoo = F1 Cavapoo X F1 Cavapoo
(50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 50% Poodle)
The second generation F2 Cavapoo is produced by crossing an F1 Cavapoo with another F1 Cavapoo. They are typically low-shedding but can be non-shedding and are recommended for families with MILD allergies. Their appearance will be most like the F1 Cavapoo with straight to loose wavy curls, but this is the most varied mix of Cavapoo for fur type as anything from straight coats can like the Cavalier to full on Poodle curls can happen with this mixture. The benefit of such a cross is that they are "second best" for retaining hybrid vigor. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

F2 Splash Cavapoo = F1 Cavapoo X F1B Reverse Cavapoo
(62.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 37.5% Poodle)
A Splash what? Before you start googling trying to figure out what an F2 Splash Cavapoo is -- please let us explain! An F2 Splash Cavapoo is our coined term for this specific Cavapoo mix -- the name comes from the added "splash" of Cavalier. We are the first breeder in Canada (perhaps in North America) to create multi-generation Cavapoos and therefore we have needed to create terms that make sense according to what we raise here at Pleasant Meadows. Our Cavapoo stud, Amedeo (now retired), is an F1B in reverse (explained above), and therefore, even though we create second generation Cavapoos when we cross Amedeo with any of our F1 Cavapoo females -- the Cavalier ratio is higher because of Amedeo's influence. This mixture can create anything from straight coats to wavy/curly coats, although straight coats are usually dominant and near Cavalier-look-alikes are often achieved. The F2 Splash Cavapoo is great for families who love the Cavalier, but want to benefit from the hybrid vigor. Because the coats can be so varied -- the F2 Splash Cavapoo is best suited for families with ZERO to MILD allergies. They are still considered low-shedding, but because their coats can be varied, we price them the same as as F1 Cavapoos. Please note: Amedeo is now retired and therefore we may not have any more Splash Cavapoos unless another opportunity arises. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

F2B Cavapoo = F1 or F2 Cavapoo X F1B Cavapoo
(37.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 62.5% Poodle)
The back-cross F2B Cavapoo is typically produced by crossing an F1 or F2 Cavapoo with an F1B Cavapoo. They also have a high success rate for non-shedding and are recommended for families with MODERATE to SEMI-SEVERE allergies. Their appearance can vary between the F1 and the F1B Cavapoo with loose wavy curls to tighter dense curls. The same ratio of Cavalier and Poodle can also be achieved by crossing a purebred Poodle with an F1B Cavapoo that had an F1 parent back-crossed to a purebred Cavalier (an F1B Cavapoo in reverse). Or alternatively, from a F2 Splash Cavapoo that is bred to a purebred Poodle -- we occasionally do this mixture to retain as much Cavalier in the cross as possible while still allowing the resulting offspring to be allergy friendly for families with allergies. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

F2B Mimic Cavapoo = F1B Reverse Cavapoo X Poodle
(37.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 62.5% Poodle)
A Mimic what? Before you start googling trying to figure out what an F2B Mimic Cavapoo is -- please let us explain! An F2B Mimic Cavapoo is our coined term for this specific Cavapoo mix -- the name comes the fact that this mix "mimics" the Cavalier and Poodle ratios. We are the first breeder in Canada (perhaps in North America) to create multi-generation Cavapoos and therefore we have needed to create terms that make sense according to what we raise here at Pleasant Meadows. As mentioned above, it is possible to create the same ratio of Cavalier and Poodle by crossing a purebred Poodle with an F1B Cavapoo that had an F1 parent back-crossed to a purebred Cavalier (ie. an F1B Reverse Cavapoo). We have done this cross several times now with our two F1B Reverse Cavapoos (Amedeo and Emma) which are 75% Cavalier and 25% Poodle. When you breed an F1B Reverse Cavapoo to a purebred Poodle -- the resulting offspring's genetic composition is 37.5% Cavalier and 62.5% Poodle, however, we have found in our experience of raising them that their general appearance and fur type is more in line with that of the F1 Cavapoo. The difference in their appearance is because a "normal" F2B Cavapoo is a second-generation mix that comes from two Cavapoo parents where the Poodle's influence is equal or greater than the Cavalier's influence which essentially "cements" in a specific look because it is the second generation. Whereas the Mimic F2B Cavapoo is an F1B Reverse Cavapoo crossed-back to a purebred Poodle which makes it more like an F1 in appearance because it is more like a first-generation cross even though the ratio of Cavalier and Poodle turn out the same as a F2B Cavapoo. Since this Cavapoo mix is most like the F1 Cavapoo in fur type and appearance -- the F2B Mimic Cavapoo is suitable for families with MILD to SEMI-MODERATE allergies. This cross is low to non-shedding, but because they mature to look more like the F1 Cavapoo in appearance, we price them the same as the F1 Cavapoo. Please note: Emma and Amedeo are now retired and therefore we may not have any more Mimic Cavapoos unless another opportunity arises. 2020 Update: We can now produce these wonderful type of Cavapoos again with our F1B Reverse Cavapoo female, Desta. After over a decade of knowledge with the Cavapoo -- as responsible breeders, we ONLY raise the MULTIGEN CAVAPOO at Pleasant Meadows for health and diversity which is so important in a Cavalier mix.

Multigen Cavapoo = Any Cavapoo Generation X F1B or higher Cavapoo
(43-45% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 55-57% Poodle)
The Multigen Cavapoo is produced many different ways by crossing an F1, F2, F1B, or F2B with an F1B or higher Cavapoo (further explanation below). There is no right or wrong way to produce the Multigen Cavapoo, but it is done to solidify your base traits for a multi-generational Cavapoo. They also have a high success rate for non-shedding and are recommended for families with MODERATE to SEMI-SEVERE allergies. Their appearance will be most like the F2B Cavapoo with wavy to tight curls, but more Cavalier-like features can still be present. The ratio between Cavalier and Poodle will vary depending on which generation of Cavapoo is used in the mix to create a Multigen Cavapoo. At Pleasant Meadows, we create the Multigen Cavapoo by either crossing an F1 or F2 Cavapoo with our F4 Cavapoo stud, Arlo that had a grandparent that was an F1B in reverse Cavapoo which creates a ratio of 43.75% Cavalier -- 56.25% Poodle OR by crossing an F1B Reverse Cavapoo to our F4 Cavapoo stud, Arlo which creates a ratio of 50.5% Cavalier -- 49.5% Poodle. Both of those ratios make it is possible to maintain more hybrid vigour in the mixture because it's closer to the ratio between the Cavalier and Poodle in the F1 first-generation cross. This cross also gives a wide range of fur types within a litter from more Cavalier-like fur all the way up to near-Poodle-like curls, and so this combination literally can potentially have a puppy with a fur type to suit all preferences while maintaining the highest amount of hybrid vigour and Cavalier charm similar to the F1 Cavapoo.

Multigen Double Splash Cavapoo = F4 Cavapoo X Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
(87.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 12.5% Poodle)
A Double Splash what? Before you start googling trying to figure out what a Multigen Double Splash Cavapoo is -- please let us explain! A Multigen Double Splash Cavapoo is our coined term for this specific Cavapoo mix -- the name comes from the added "splash" of Cavalier, which in this specific mixture is a "double dose" because we're breeding a Multigen Cavapoo to a purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We are the first breeder in Canada (perhaps in North America) to create multi-generation Cavapoos and therefore we have needed to create terms that make sense according to what we raise here at Pleasant Meadows. Our Cavapoo stud, Amedeo (now retired), is an F1B in reverse (explained above) and he is the grandsire of our F4 Multigen Cavapoo stud, Arlo. With this lineage behind Arlo, some of his offspring, depending on the female to whom we breed with Arlo, will yield a higher ratio of Cavalier because of Amedeo's influence (Arlo's grandsire). This mixture can create anything from straight coats to wavy/curly coats, and even though one would expect the straight coats to be more dominant, the curly coats can still emerge. The Multigen influence will create some puppies that appear like the F1 Cavapoo and others with the straight-coat will be near Cavalier-look-alikes. The Multigen Double Splash Cavapoo is great for families who love the Cavalier but want to benefit from the hybrid vigour. Because the coats can be so varied -- the Multigen Double Splash Cavapoo is best suited for families with ZERO allergies for the straight fur to MILD allergies for the curly fur. This mixture is similar to the Multigen Cavapoo for its versatility and Cavalier charm that is similar to the F1 Cavapoo. Because their coats can be varied, we price them the same as F1 Cavapoos. We do not raise this generation of Multigen Cavapoos at this time.

Multigen Backcross Cavapoo = F4 Cavapoo X Poodle
(18.25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 81.75% Poodle)
OR
Multigen Backcross Cavapoo = F5 Cavapoo X Poodle
(12.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -- 87.5% Poodle)
A Multigen Backcross what? Before you start googling trying to figure out what a Multigen Backcross Cavapoo is -- please let us explain! A Multigen Backcross Cavapoo is our coined term for this specific Cavapoo mix -- the name refers to the fact that we're breeding a Multigen Cavapoo and back-crossing to a purebred Poodle. We are the first breeder in Canada (perhaps in North America) to create multi-generation Cavapoos and therefore we have needed to create terms that make sense according to what we raise here at Pleasant Meadows. This mixture is similar to the F1B Cavapoo for its tendencies towards Poodle-like fur which makes them suitable for those with SEVERE allergies. The Multigen Cavapoo provides stability of temperament that has been cemented in over generations of selective breeding and the Poodle makes the Multigen Backcross Cavapoo suitable for those with significant allergy needs or for those who simply want a Cavapoo that is as close to non-shedding like the Poodle as possible. The different percentages of Cavalier and Poodle shown above for the Multigen Backcross Cavapoo will depend if the backcross is being made with our F4 Multigen Cavapoo stud, Arlo, being bred to a Poodle, or if the backcrossed is being made with his F5 Multigen Cavapoo daughter, Celina, being bred to a Poodle. Regardless of which mixture, the Multigen Backcross Cavapoo will be just as allergy friendly and non-shedding at 81.5% Poodle as it is at 87.5% Poodle.

Generations Explained!
What do all those letters and numbers mean?
The different types of Cavapoos are according to the mix between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle. Here is a breakdown:
The "F" in F1, F2, etc. stands for "Filial" which means son/daughter/offspring -- this term refers to all hybrid dogs (like the Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Cockapoo, Cavapoo, etc, etc.) And the numbers are according to the generation.
F1 = 1st generation. (50% Cavalier -- 50% Poodle) This is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel crossed with a Poodle.
F1B = 1st generation backcross. (25% Cavalier -- 75% Poodle) This is an F1 Cavapoo crossed back (referring to the "B") to either a purebred Cavalier or a purebred Poodle.
F2 = 2nd generation. (50% Cavalier -- 50% Poodle) This is a F1 Cavapoo crossed with another F1 Cavapoo. The percentage of Cavalier and Poodle remain the same because each F1 Cavapoo parent is a 50/50 mix between the two breeds so the ratio does not change.
F2B = 2nd generation backcross. (37.5% Cavalier -- 62.5% Poodle) This is an F1 or F2 Cavapoo crossed back (referring to the "B") to an F1B Cavapoo. The same approximate ratio of Cavalier and Poodle can also be achieved by crossing a purebred Poodle with an F1B Cavapoo that had an F1 parent back-crossed to a purebred Cavalier (an F1B in reverse).
F3 or higher = multi-generation. (approximately 43-45% Cavalier -- 55-57% Poodle depending on the exact mix). A Multigen Cavapoo is any Cavapoo that is 3 or more generations and this type of Cavapoo is typically created in the following different ways:
F1B Cavapoo X F1B Cavapoo
F1B Cavapoo X F2B Cavapoo
F2 Cavapoo X F2 Cavapoo
F2 Cavapoo X F2B Cavapoo
F2B Cavapoo X F2B Cavapoo
The same ratio of Cavalier to Poodle for a Multigen Cavapoo can also be created by crossing an F1 Cavapoo with an F4 Cavapoo that had a grandparent that was an F1B in reverse Cavapoo. This creates a ratio of 43.75% Cavalier -- 56.25% Poodle which would be the same ratio if an F2 Cavapoo is bred to an F2B as shown above, but when using an F1 Cavapoo it is possible to maintain more hybrid vigour in the mixture. This is how we do it at Pleasant Meadows to help maintain more overall good health in our puppies.
Multigen is the term used for any Cavapoo mix that is made with any of the above crosses making the puppies produced the 3rd or higher generation of Cavapoo.
The different types go on and on all the way up to F10's which by the time you breed 9 generations of any hybrid, it becomes an actual breed and not just a cross between two dogs. However, most Cavapoos (and any other type of Doodle) are simply referred to as "Multigen" after the 3rd generation.
Typical Height and Weight Variations for the Cavapoo
Below you can see the typical height and weight variations in the Cavapoo!
There are three different classes:
SMALL ... 12-15 pounds ... 12-13 inches tall at the shoulder ... 14-16 inches tall when sitting
MEDIUM ... 16-19 pounds ... 13-14 inches tall at the shoulder ... 16-19 inches tall when sitting
LARGE ... 20-22 pounds ... 15-16 inches tall at the shoulder ...20-23 inches tall when sitting
Please see the photos below for examples of these sizes!
PLEASE NOTE: These are approximate sizes, any puppy from any parent can mature to be a little taller/shorter or weigh a little more/less than each one of the "typical sizes" listed above. General structure can also vary, some puppies may mature to be bulkier like the Cavalier or more slender like the Poodle -- we are dealing with nature and these sizes should be viewed as a reference and not a guarantee! There may be puppies that fit a size "small" in height, but are a size "medium" in weight, etc.
These girls were measured from the floor to the top of their heads.
(NOT INCLUDING THEIR FUR)

Charlotte
SMALL
14 lbs
Annalyse
MEDIUM
16 lbs
Daphne
MEDIUM
18 lbs
Norah
LARGE
20 lbs
These girls are also pictured with full length coats over their body for your reference to fur types, but please note that their face/muzzle and their feet have been trimmed. This keeps the fur away from their eyes, and less dirt is tracked in our home with shorter fur on their feet!
Again, these girls were measured from the floor to the top of their shoulder.
(NOT INCLUDING THEIR FUR).




