Cavapoo Puppy Ruby & White Boy | 14 or so pounds grown

This boy puppy has such a stately way about him; he gazes directly into my eyes; he’s a compliant child and tries to understand every word I say. So smart and willing to please, but hidden just under the surface is a well-developed sense of humor and kindly nature that speaks well of the wonderful companion dog he is going to become.

Puppy picture day was right up his alley; he thought it was the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon (especially since he’d enjoyed cantering around the play yard doing his best to have the highest hops coming off the teeter-totter; he was all worn out from his adventures, and settled into my (love it!) vintage wicker basket as if he was born to have his pictures shared with the world lol.

Nothing bashful about this guy, but nothing over the top either; he was just super pleased to have one-on-one time with Mama Terry, and tasting all the carroty props was lots of fun, too. He’ll be a lovely choice for the empty nester who wants a car buddy to take along while doing the weekly shopping (can’t you see him curled up in a cute car seat gazing out the window at all the thrilling sights in the neighborhood? Taking him for his first Puppiccino will have to be high on your list of fun trips for the new addition!

Don’t miss this lovely puppy; look into his deep-set eyes and see if there’s that connection I always look for between puppy seeker and puppy, something that keeps you thinking about a certain puppy and wondering if it’s time after all to take the puppy plunge. You’ll never look back I promise, puppies are truly good for the soul 💜

Cavapoo Puppy Ruby & White Boy | 14 - 16 pounds grown-up size.

Isn’t this boy the most handsome puppy ever? That rich mahogany coat with his brightest white markings,,, so pretty! He almost didn’t get posted as available, a couple of you extra-savvy puppy shoppers had spied him and wanted to put him on hold, but I ended up steering them towards two slightly smaller puppy kids as they wanted to stay close to ten pounds. I never know who is going to fly off the page; sometimes, I watch in disbelief as an entire litter of puppies is chosen as fast as I can post them, and other times, a single puppy will linger a while. I always say waiting for their family to find them.

If you’ve been in the market for a big dog, though, let me make the case for a more pint-sized puppy. A puppy weighing in at under 20 pounds is so wonderfully portable and easy to groom and maintain, yet retains the sensibilities of their larger canine kin. Oftentimes, the smaller breeds are eminently more sensible than the large economy-sized dogs, who have such boundless energy and need vast amounts of exercise to temper all that enthusiasm until they finally mature lol.

Huckleberry is perfectly sturdy and smallish but thinks he weighs about 60 pounds and is swaggery and waggy-tailed as the biggest Goldendoodle you’ll ever see. He’s also sweetly friendly with all creatures, great and small. Kid-friendly and jolly, he’ll be happy anywhere you take him from the beach to the boat and everywhere in between. If you’re looking for a second addition to the doggie part of your family, look no further. This boy isn’t a pinch alpha and will happily take the position of the 2nd dog and let your resident girlie or boy dog be the boss of everything. Got a cat? Not to worry, tell him that this puppy guy is a lover, not a fighter!

Cavapoo Puppy Apricot & White Girl About 12 - 14 pounds when I’m grown.

Such a fluffy, pretty puppy girl, Gracie Belle managed to avoid most of the bunny drama; she’s way too cool to be so silly and looks at the other puppies rather like a teenage big sister watching the small fry have meltdowns over their toys. She rolls her eyes and gives me a look like “Really? All this drama over a RABBIT?” She thinks she’s too mature for such silliness, but then I spied her hopping off and onto the teeter-totter with one of the stuffed treasures in her mouth, and I told her that she was just as silly as the rest of the puppykids, even if she doesn’t think so lol.

She’s one of a litter of two puppies that missed posting earlier, so she’s a pinch older than the other puppies at about 15 weeks. She’s got me guessing as to size; she’s leggy and elegant, kind of like a little supermodel, and I’m pretty certain she’ll not go a bit over 14 pounds, but I might miss it by a pound or so.

Athletic and sporty, she loves the outdoors and will zoom around as fast as she can go. Then, a bit later, she’s back inside, all curled up and cozy in her basket, where she’ll happily snooze away for an hour or two at a time. I was in my office the other day, and after she had chased several imaginary bunnies around the play yard, she came back inside and put her paws on my knee to be picked up and held for one of those naps. She was asleep in two minutes (I had to share the cute picture; she is just a sweetcakes of a puppy!).

She’s got a heart of gold, and when she’s not in the midst of the puppy sillies, she’s the most thoughtful, kind-natured thing; if you want a devoted and faithful dog, don’t miss this girl. I can just see her riding alongside you while you do the weekly marketing. She’ll quickly become indispensable, and you’ll want to take her along whereever you go.

Personable and extra friendly, she’ll be an excellent fit for someone looking for a fancy four-footed friend to show off to the neighborhood, share the hammock on summer nights, OR keep the kids happy and entertained when you’re longing for some mom-time lol.

Cavachon Puppy Sable & White Girl | 12 -14 pounds as a grown up doggie!

So, unlike Cavapoo boy puppies we all know, this little person was less than thrilled with what she considered was an over the top, completely ENORMOUS bow that surely weighed more than her little frame could carry? Such a little drama queen but that face was so pitiful, I had to hide the fact that I thought she was the funniest silly baby because even with her pathetic expressions, she truly is such a pretty girl, oh the things we do for beauty!

Yes, she’s a soft-natured small creature, and yes, she’s also playful and occasionally is brave enough to growl like a minuscule she-bear when her siblings tease her and take all the best toys before she has a chance to pick her favorite. She also is not a fan of sharing the teeter-totter. Probably because she’s so small that advancing to the top of it means that one of her Mean Brothers will do his best to toss her off the other end by pouncing when she isn't looking. (More laughing by mean Mama Terry). Never a dull moment in Puppyville!

Won’t you carry this poor lamb off and promise her that there are no oversized bows nor mean brothers at your house? Only a new mama who promises to spoil her to bits, and let her wear only the clothes she chooses, being a bit of a puppy diva, it’s only natural that she picks her own puppy bling!

Cavachon Puppy Blenheim Boy | 12 - 14 pounds grown (ish!)

So sometimes, I astonish myself where in the world do I come up with these puppy names? Sometimes, it's just one look into their eyes, and they simply name themselves Butterbean, for example. Of course, I know Butterbean is just his baby name, and once he goes home to his new family, they will have the fun of choosing a new name, but while he’s here, he’s my funny little Beanie 🥬

There was just something vintage and fun about his expression, and can I say it? He reminds me of a little ol’ farmer; he just needs a pair of bib overalls and a straw hat, a sturdy small person who will trail along happily with whatever each day brings. He is so friendly and cheerful, a wonderful choice if you have a house full of kids or cats or yes, bunnies! While playful and athletic, he’s also a gentle soul and will make an easy-going addition to any busy family.

Uncomplicated and extra trainable, that earnest gaze, his golden buttery color, and yes, just a smidge of whimsy and a comical nature peeking out of those big brown eyes of his. He makes me smile, his silly name makes me laugh, and everything that brings joy and laughter to our days is a miracle, even a small puppy with an odd sort of name that makes everyone who meets him break out in a goofy grin.

Cavachon Puppy Sable & White Girl | 13 to 15 pounds when grown.

So Lettuce flopped over on TOP of her lettuce namesake when I tried to explain about puppy names and themes and (how in the WORLD she asked!) why I chose her quirky name. sigh, I feebly offered that the daffodils are beginning to bloom, the garden is ready for tilling and one of the babies in this litter had to be called that,,, she was not impressed.

It took a moment but at last she decided that it could be worse, at least I hadn’t called her Cabbage, but she said to pleeze tell all the Puppy Seekers that she would be oh so happy to have a new name when she gets to her forever 🏡

Silly names aside, this is one of the sweetest puppies you’ll ever meet, her tail never stops wagging (except when she ponders her name, mean laughing from Mama Terry). She’s social and outgoing and adores the human and canine races and is happy to consider felines if you happen to have a few of those! Utterly feminine and charming in her chocolatey coat, she’ll have all the in-laws racing to our website to get one of her look-a-like siblings. You can’t be the only one in the clan with gorgeous dog, it’s not fair~!

Cavapoo Puppy Ruby & White Girl | 12 to 13 pounds when grown.

What’s a girl to do when she’s got snowy white boots and looks like a princess when she wears a hair bow? But in her heart of hearts, she would really love to be outside in the backyard retrieving Mr. Chicken from her pesky brothers, who always insist on stealing the best of the toys. Sigh, decisions, decisions… Naptime beckons, but so does playtime! She’s just a wee bit of a tomboy when she’s not dressing up in her puppy bling.

The sun is finally shining in Ohio again, and I’ve been watching for the first of the butterflies; Winnie Pearl will love those, I’m sure. She’s an adaptable small soul and will happily join in whatever you’ve got on the schedule. She does love the outdoors; her dream would be snoozing in a sunbeam whilst you while away the afternoon with her in your lap ☀️

I love our Cavapoo babies; they are such a lovely blend of Doodle fun in a most practical size, which makes life with a dog so much more manageable.

As you probably already know, I groomed dogs professionally for many years, and I cannot tell you how exceedingly pleasant it is to shampoo and trim one of my littler Doodles vs. the giant coated dogs I used to deal with on a daily basis. Small enough to travel when you fly but big-hearted enough to keep up with anything you’d like a dog to join you in doing as a family. They can keep up with the most active family but avoid the over-the-top energy levels and exercise needs of the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. Wonderful breeds, but the Cavapoos and Cavachons grow so much more quickly into sweet and SENSIBLE family dogs, a goal that takes some Doodles 5 or more years to attain—just saying.

Cavachon Puppy Blenheim Girl | I’ll be a bit bigger, about 14 - 16 pounds all grown up!

Aw, here is the other little mother hen in this litter of Cavachon cuties! The girls have been entirely smitten with the new bunny arrivals in the overflowing toy basket lately. Just the right size for carrying gently in one’s mouth, Daisy Wren has done her share of hiding baby bunnies and trying to keep her pesky brothers from chewing their ears off! 😳 The boys, being boys, can’t understand why their sisters aren’t on board with this program, and it’s keeping Daisy & Hazel busy doing bunny search and rescue, lol.

Yes, I’m thinking Daisy will fit in nicely in just about any setting; she’s a wee bit maternal and will cuddle up with your little ones and sympathize sweetly when they fall down and go boom. She'll also romp and play to their heart's content, but when bedtime comes, she'll be mother's little helper, and you can tuck her in with your reluctant toddler, and she'll snuggle in close and help them go nighty night. (Hum, after she’s house-trained, says the more practical side of Mama Terry).

Which brings to mind a question I’m asked quite often: is it OK to have my puppy sleep with me (or with the kids who are pleading for their turn with the family’s canine companion)? Actually, it’s one of the most pleasant ways to drift off to dreamland, with a warm little dog pressed gently up against your side, a dog’s body temp is a couple of degrees warmer than ours, and it’s the most comforting things in the world. Just ask our Hastings who claims his spot in bed with hubby and I every night without fail. 

Cavachon Puppy Sable & White Girl | I should be right about 15 pounds grown!

Don’t miss the rest of the bunny drama on my blog; I had to share the entire story; there truly is never a dull moment, and one never knows which new toy will become the most coveted possession in Puppyville, lol.

If you’re in the market for a new puppy, don’t miss this pretty Cavachon girl, she has all the traits I love in a family companion. People-loving and playful, she’ll happily entertain a flock of children and be thrilled to be traded back and forth from lap to lap as the kids take turns holding her. You’ll probably have to set a timer to make sure everyone gets their fair turn lol, but Hazel won’t mind. She has a darling maternal side to her personality

Hazel Mae is a bright and thoughtful little person who reminds me slightly of a clucking mother hen brooding over her chicks. She always seems to have one of them hidden away from those she refers not so lovingly to as “the hoodlums”. She tucks a bunny safely between her paws or lies down on top of one to complete the heist and gazes innocently around when one of her siblings runs up on bunny patrol. I can’t stand all the drama and bunnyless broken puppy hearts so I’m headed back out in search of bunny reinforcements, lol.

I’m going to capture one of the rabbits when it comes time for this furry creature to head to her forever 🏡; it may be a bit worse for wear, but I promise she’ll love it anyway. She’ll also love her new family with all of her puppy heart, that’s a ’s a safe promise as well. Devotion and loyalty are already shining brightly from her eyes, not to worry, she’s also playful and occasionally hop hop hops just like one of the other characters in this story. Cheerful and people-pleasing in every fiber of her being, don’t miss this sweet baby, and make extra room, she’ll be bringing along a friend ❤️

Cavachon Puppy Mahogany Sable & White Boy 16 to 18 Pounds Grown

Isn’t this the most handsome baby, with his slightly woebegon face peering out at the camera as if to say,,, “Would someone please tell me why do I have to have my pictures taken when I wanted to go outside and play in the SNOW,,, not look at these DUMB FROGS!!?”.

I tried hard to convince Cocoa Bean that all the Puppy Peeps were going to swoon with delight when they saw his beautifulness. Still, though he pondered thoughtfully, he took one look at the frogs and proceeded to fall into a major mope. He decided he might as well take a nap if we were only going to do BORING STUFF! (So much for my spring props! I do love those little frogs 🐸 ).

I, for one, am totally over the snow. It has ceased to fill my heart with delight at this stage of winter- well, perhaps not entirely. It’s drifting down as I write this and making Foxglove Farm look like a Currier & Ives painting. I can almost love it again when snow comes down like the softest of white feathers, and we are in the perfect snow-globe. It’s another matter entirely when, instead of fleecy snow, we have rain that turns to sleet and then coats every surface in a glare of ice! The puppies think skating around on the slippery stuff is entertaining- the wonderful innocence of youth, I say, lol!

Back to this exceedingly handsome puppy boy, oh that delicious mahogany coat and those snowy white boots, he’s pretty as a picture even if he didn’t want to stand up so everyone could appreciate his beautifulness!

A few minutes after the picture taking was finished, he was zooming around outdoors, hop-hop-hopping through the white stuff, chasing Flower with all his might. One wouldn’t dream that the meek little morsel gazing wistfully from these photos could be so full of joy and exuberance, typical boy I promise you. Ah, but nap-time beckoned after about 15 minutes of snowball throwing and Flower chasing, and before you could say sleepyhead, our Cavachon abomiable snowdog was snuggled fast asleep in his bed, dreaming of frogs and tulips and other oh so bewildering parts of growing up and finding one’s forever 🏡