Cavoodle Size Guide (Teacup, Toy, Miniature & Standard)

The Cavoodle (AKA Cavapoo or Cavadoodle) is a mixed breed dog, the result of breeding a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a Poodle. As it is a cross breed there can be lots of variation in Cavoodle size depending on the size of the Poodle. The 4 most common Cavoodle sizes are Teacup, Toy, Miniature and Standard. As it is a relatively new breed, there are no sizing standards so we have provided a Cavoodle size guide below.

If you are interested in Teacup, Toy, Miniature or Standard Cavoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about these sizes!

Cavoodle Size FAQs

What Is The Smallest Cavoodle?

The smallest Cavoodle size is the Teacup Cavoodle. While many people think that the ‘micro’ size of Cavoodle is smaller than the Teacup Cavoodle, it is actually the same size, making the Teacup Cavoodle the smallest.

Are Cavoodles A Small or Medium Dog?

Cavoodles can be both a small and medium dog depending on what size they are. Teacup and Toy Cavoodles are considered to be small dogs while Miniature and Standard Cavoodles are medium dogs. Miniature Cavoodles that are on the smaller side may be considered to be a small dog breed. The general rule is that small dogs weigh between 1kg and 10kg while medium dogs weigh between 11kg and 26kg.

Teacup Cavoodle

What Is A Teacup Cavoodle?

A Teacup Cavoodle is the smallest Cavoodle size. It is created by firstly breeding a Toy Poodle with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and then taking the runt of the litter and continually breeding smaller and smaller sized puppies until the breeder consistently get the teacup size. It is a controversial Cavoodle size as teacup breeds have many health issues.

Teacup Cavoodle Size

How Big Does A Teacup Cavoodle Get?

Teacup Cavoodles get to 20cm to 25cm tall at the shoulder weigh between 3.5kg and 7kg. They are a very small breed.

Teacup Cavoodle Price

How Much Are Teacup Cavoodles?

Teacup Cavoodles usually sell for prices between $4500AUD and $7000AUD. They are the most expensive Cavoodle size as they are so rare. They are also the most expensive Cavoodle size to own as you will be faced with many more vet bills than if you owned larger, healthier Cavoodle.

Toy Cavoodle

What Is A Toy Cavoodle?

A Toy Cavoodle is a cross between a Toy Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Toy Cavoodles are a gentle and loving dog that are very small in size with soft, fluffy coats that can come in many colours such as caramel, apricot, red and black. Toy Cavoodles are a loyal, playful and affectionate dog. They have slightly lower energy levels than the larger sizes of Cavoodle and require slightly less exercise each day due to their small size. That being said, Toy Cavoodles should still be getting at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.

Toy Cavoodle Size

How Big Do Toy Cavoodles Get?

Toy Cavoodles get to about 30cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 5kg and 8kg. They are slightly bigger than a Teacup Cavoodle and slightly smaller than a Miniature Cavoodle.

What Age Is A Toy Cavoodle Fully Grown?

Toy Cavoodles are usually fully grown at 11 months of age. Some finish growing even earlier at 7.5 months. The age range that they stop growing is between 7.5 and 11 months of age. Small breeds are fully grown at a very young age compared to large breeds that usually take up to two years to mature.

Toy Cavoodle Price

How Much Are Toy Cavoodles?

Toy Cavoodles usually cost between $4500AUD and $6000AUD. They are the second most expensive Cavoodle size. Toy Cavoodles are usually more expensive than Miniature or Standard Cavoodles as they are not that common and are in very high demand.

Miniature Cavoodle

What Is A Miniature Cavoodle?

A Miniature Cavoodle is a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are in between the size of a Toy Cavoodle and a Standard Cavoodle. Miniature Cavoodles are playful, affectionate and outgoing dogs that make great additions to families as they get along with children so well. The miniature size is very suited to families with children as they are a more manageable size. Miniature Cavoodles are also very suited to city living, given they get enough daily exercise, due to their smaller size.

Miniature Cavoodle Size

How Big Is A Miniature Cavoodle?

Miniature Cavoodles get to 30cm to 40cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 8kg and 12kg. They are slightly taller and heavier than a Toy Cavoodle. They are the second largest Cavoodle size.

Miniature Cavoodle Price

How Much Is A Miniature Cavoodle?

On average, Miniature Cavoodles cost between $4000AUD and $6000AUD. They are usually slightly more expensive than the Standard Cavoodle. Sometimes they sell for prices even higher than this range if they feature a rare coat colour such as merle.

Miniature Cavoodle vs Toy Cavoodle

What Is The Difference Between A Toy And Miniature Cavoodle?

The main difference between a Toy and Miniature Cavoodle is size. Toy Cavoodles get to about 30cm tall at the shoulder while Miniature Cavoodles get to a height of 30cm to 40cm at the shoulder. Toy Cavoodles weigh between 5kg and 8kg while Miniature Cavoodles weight between 8kg and 12kg. There isn’t really any difference in temperament between a Toy and Miniature Cavoodle.

Standard Cavoodle

What Is A Standard Cavoodle?

A Standard Cavoodle is a cross between a Standard Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are the largest and the most common Cavoodle size. Standard Cavoodles can come in a range of coat colours including caramel, chocolate, cream, white, black, red and apricot. They are a loyal, loving and playful dog that makes a great addition to households with children.

Standard Cavoodle Size

How Big Is A Cavoodle?

Standard Cavoodles get to 40cm to 45cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 12kg and 18kg. They are slightly bigger than Miniature Cavoodles. Standard Cavoodles are the largest Cavoodle size.

Standard Cavoodle Price

How Much Are Cavoodles?

Standard sized Cavoodles usually sell for prices between $3000AUD and $6000AUD however this really depends on the breeder. Other factors that greatly affect the price of Standard Cavoodles is coat color. A Standard Cavoodle that features a rare coat colour is going to sell for a price closer to the six grand mark than a common coat colour.

Cavoodle Size Summary

	Height	Weight
Teacup Cavoodle	20cm to 25cm	3.5kg to 7kg
Toy Cavoodle	Approx. 30cm	5kg to 8kg
Miniature Cavoodle	30cm to 40cm	8kg to 12kg
Standard Cavoodle	40cm to 45cm	12kg to 18kg