cavachon

[kav-uh-shon]

noun

1. a dog crossbred from a cavalier King Charles spaniel and a Bichon Frise.

   Many people allergic to dogs are able to tolerate cavachons quite well.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavachon¹

First recorded in 2005–10; cava(lier King Charles spaniel) ( def. ) + (Bi)chon (Frise) ( def. )

Example Sentences

The 12-year-old Cavachon has a heart condition, but Avril says she has had to cut back on vet appointments as prices have risen every year.

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Four days later, a 22-pound Cavachon named Chloe and her Maltipoo friend Muppet were walking by when Hudson’s dogs struck again.

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With Kaci the Cavachon in tow, of course.

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Shire, a 17-month-old Cavachon, that is a certified therapy dog through Healing Hearts Therapy Dogs, began his work Tuesday at the school.

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Karen Jones, from Penclawdd, adopted Archie after a successful virtual home inspection and vetting to make sure her home was suitable for the Cavachon.

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