the cabochon is a small cuddly dog that combines the appeal of the cavalier king charles spaniel and the bichon frise to be one of the most appealing good-natured and playful dogs imaginable spunky and full of fun there are small dogs with soft silky coats which have slight waves they can be white apricot black or tan but most often are white with apricot black or tan markings the cavochon is generally a friendly family companion who gets along well with children and other dogs too this breed is not overly active and their small size makes them adaptable to apartment and condo life if you're in the market for a small breed dog that will fit in your family life the cabochon may be the one to consider in this list today we're counting down the top 10 most interesting facts about the cabochon so here we go number one their history the cavachon dog breed may have existed naturally over the years but designer breeders started intentionally mixing cavalier king charles with bichon frise in 1996 in north america breeders wanted to mix the two parent breeds to make an adorable companion dog mixing breeds also can minimize health issues that pure breeds are prone to they continued to create cavochons as demand for the mixed breed pops kept increasing number two their size as the cabochon is a relatively new breed there are few standards when it comes to their size that said as a mix between cavalier king charles and bichon frise parents you can expect cabochons to be on the small side cabochons are typically small dogs which makes them a nice choice for people who live in small apartments or houses as well as for people who travel extensively in recreational vehicles most of these guys weigh in at 15 to 35 pounds and when they are fully grown they tend to range in height from 12 to 13 inches at the shoulder that said many can be smaller or larger number three they are smart and eager to learn cabochons are smart and very eager to learn make sure to keep training sessions short and to the point so that they don't get overly stimulated or bored be consistent and be gentle many dogs do not react well to negative feedback and covers the positive behavior to help keep your pop on track and eager to please you enrolling your cabochon in puppy classes is a great way to socialize him from an early age and it will also help you learn how to effectively train your dog early socialization and training is especially important if you have children or other pets in your household number four they're great apartment dogs these adorable pups make great apartment dogs for active urban dwellers they do well in houses with or without a yard households with or without kids are just fine as well they can adapt to just about any loving environment if you are looking for a playful companion pop who will love you unconditionally the cabochon could be your next adopted family member number five their temperament if you're looking for an aggressive guard dog this designer combination is definitely not the right choice for you rather than being aggressive cabochons are quite the opposite they're gentle accepting and tolerant for the most part this makes them a good pet option for families with children as well as for households where there are other pets number six they're easy to groom cabochons are fairly easy to groom a good brushing of three to four times a week should do the trick cabochons usually have medium length coats and they're generally considered to be a good choice for allergy sufferers there are longer coated cavisons too though they may not be as allergy friendly luckily both goats are very easy to grow they should be bathed as necessary and you should consult your groomer for grooming recommendations cabochons aren't particularly suited for extreme weather you may need to apply sunscreen to the ears nose and sensitive areas where there is less for coverage in the summer months number seven they're good with children cabochons are really good family dogs and wonderful companions for children they enjoy paddling around with kids joining in their games or sitting in their laps they're very tolerant of the noise and commotion associated with children unlike some small breeds they're not snappy with children but it is always a good idea to monitor children to make sure they're not too rough the cavishon is social and enjoys the company of other dogs as long as they receive their fair share of attention from their owner with proper introductions and training the cabochon can get along with cats and other animals too number eight they crave for attention cabochons tend to be cute friendly animals that can make excellent companion dogs for the right person or family they have loving personalities and form close bonds with their human companions they crave companionship and attention and they like to be active if you want a small pet that'll be an affectionate and loyal sidekick a cabochon might fail the bill number nine they're easy to train training is a pleasure with the cabochon as it is highly motivated to please its owner and is better than most at maintaining its focus for longer periods as long as it's receiving positive feedback and plenty of praise like most dogs it does not respond well to criticism and should be allowed a break if its attention appears to wonder many cabochons seem slow to learn the basics of house training so crate training and patience are required for the first few months of life almost all dogs get the hang of crossing their legs eventually and those that are not dry through the night by the years of 6 months so be assessed for anatomic abnormalities that can rarely occur number 10 they don't require much exercise neither the cavalier king charles spaniel nor the bichon frise are particularly active breeds they both have low to moderate exercise requirements this being the case you can expect your cabochon to be similar a daily walk of about 30 minutes is usually sufficient to work off your dog's energy though he will never say no to some additional play time making sure your dog is properly exercised will also help you reduce the risk of destructive behaviors alright guys those were the top 10 most interesting facts about the cavachons what do you like the most about them have you ever planned to get one of these adorable little puppies or do you already have one let us know in the comments below what special trait your cavishon has also please give it a thumbs up if you liked the video for more information like this click on our channel and of course don't forget to subscribe