Are Cavapoos ‘The Perfect Dog’?

We are often asked about The Fab Four. These are the most common questions;

  1. What breed are they? Cavapoos – a cross between a Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  2. Are they related? No – they are all the same breed and the same age, but they are not related. We have been told that sometimes, siblings can bond with each other more than they bond with you.
  3. Why is Rosie bigger? Kai, Ruby and Lani are crossed with Toy Poodles; Rosie is crossed with a miniature poodle.

We chose the Cavapoo as a breed because it suited us in many ways, however, I would always be wary of an attempt to label any dog as ‘The Perfect Dog’. There is no such thing. When choosing a dog, you must find a particular dog or breed that suits YOUR lifestyle.

And remember. Although our four are all the same cross; all the same age – they have four completely different personalities. Kai is shy and understated; ‘Princess’ Ruby is fussy and highly strung; Rosie loves EVERYTHIIIING!!!!! and Lani – she is a Mini Minx…

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Top Tips for Going Full-Time in your Caravan or Motorhome

It’s amazing what can happen when you drink champagne; we went from first-timers to full-timers in two bottles of champagne!

Updated August 2023

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Dog-Friendly Dorset: A Jurassic Gem, Far From the Madding Crowd

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The Fab Four at Swyre Head, Overlooking Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK

We’ve gone global again!

This time we have been invited to write a guest post for Travelnuity, the excellent Dog-Friendly Travel Around the World Community founded and run by Australian, Shandos Cleaver.

Since I always urge people not to discount their doorstep, we opted to share some local knowledge about the beautiful county that has been our stamping ground for the last decade – and home when we are not touring.

Welcome to Dorset!

Click here to read Dog-Friendly Dorset: A Jurassic Gem, Far From the Madding Crowd.

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The Red Post – Distinctively Dorset

Our Second Book – ‘Dog on the Rhine’ Released Today!

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“I can’t wait for Books 2 and 3” said one of the reviews on Amazon for Book One ‘Fur Babies in France’. Well NOW IT’S HERE!

Pre-orders for the eBook have been performing well, earning a creditable ranking even before it went on sale. Amazon Bestseller Rankings change daily but at the time of writing, ‘Dog on the Rhine’ was ranked at #2 in ‘Rhine Travel Guides’ and #5 in ‘German Travel.’

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