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Don’t let their regal history or flowing coat and fancy feathered tail fool you, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are are as friendly and loving as they come! This cheerful toy breed is surprisingly uncomplicated and happiest as an indoor lapdog. Full-grown, they typically weigh 13-18 pounds and stand 12-13 inches tall.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally excellent with children of all ages. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along great with children (although older children are preferable), other dogs, and any household pets. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are pretty basic. They love walks (leashed or watched closely around roads as they tend to give chase to small animals) but are quite content with plenty of indoor play, easily adjusting to the activity level of your family. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a good fit for apartment life or a home in the country. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has long, soft, silky hair with a light wave to it. There are four color types which were formerly considered separate breeds: tricolor (‘Prince Charles’), red and white (‘Blenheim’), black and tan (‘King Charles’), and red (‘Ruby’). The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an average shedder, and they don’t need to be bathed often if you keep them as indoor dogs, which they prefer, but frequent brushing is a good idea. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along great with children (although older children are preferable), other dogs, and any household pets. They are fairly easy to train.

The Bich Poo (also known as a ‘Poochon’ or ‘Bichpoo’) is a cross between a Poodle and a Bichon Frise, a mix which likely originated in the United States. Poodle crossbreeds are meant to produce a dog with mixed traits and the Poodle’s signature nonshedding coat. As a crossbreed, the Bich Poo is not eligible for registration with purebred registries such as the American Kennel Club, but it can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club, as ‘Poochon’. The Bich Poo is not considered a purebred because it doesn’t ‘breed true’, meaning that it doesn’t display a consistent set of characteristics. Like other ‘designer breeds’, the Bich Poo has seen a recent surge in popularity. Some breeders produce Bich Poos by crossing a purebred Poodle with a purebred Bichon Frise (called a first generation cross), but others allow crossing Bich Poos with Poodles or Bichon Frises (called a backcross), or other Bich Poos (called a multi-generation cross). Different crosses can result in different characteristics. Full-grown, they typically weigh 6-12 pounds and stand 9-14 inches tall.

Bichpoos are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Bich Poo is friendly toward strangers, children and other dogs. Bich Poos are great companions for kids, but should be supervised around young children to prevent them from teasing the dog or playing rough. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Bich Poo is an active dog requiring daily exercise such as a walk, playtime in a fenced-in yard, or a visit to the local dog park, though it can meet a lot of its exercise requirements through indoor play. Most Bich Poos enjoy swimming. Bich Poos are great dogs for an apartment or condo. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Bich Poo has a soft, curly coat. Most Bich Poos have little dander and do not shed, making them a good match for those with allergies. Owing to its Poodle heritage, the Bich Poo comes in a wide variety of solid or mixed colors. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Bichpoos are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Bichpoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are fairly easy to train.