Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Cavapoo Versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Introduction
- Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Overview
- Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever
- Price of Cavapoo versus Price of Flat-Coated Retriever
- Adopting the Cavapoo versus Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Which one drools more, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever
- Do Cavapoos shed more than Flat-Coated Retrievers?
- Do Cavapoos Bark and Howl? What about Flat-Coated Retrievers?
- Can Cavapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever?
- Does the Cavapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Flat-Coated Retriever?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cavapoo vs. Flat-Coated Retriever
- Can Cavapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever?
- Is the Cavapoo Easier to Train than the Flat-Coated Retriever?
- Are Cavapoos good family dogs? What about Flat-Coated Retrievers?
- How Kid-friendly are Cavapoos and Flat-Coated Retrievers?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavapoo
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cavapoo Versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cavapoo and for the Flat-Coated Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever
Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Overview
A very important difference between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cavapoo is a small-sized dog while the Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Cavapoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Flat-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cavapoo to the Flat-Coated Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Cavapoo | Flat-Coated Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 9 to 14 inches | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 9 to 25 pounds | 55 to 70 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2430 | $1350 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2925 | $1150 – $1800 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cavapoo in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Flat-Coated Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Cavapoo is 89 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavapoo is a better pet than the Flat-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Cavapoo!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever
The Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever.
Cavapoos weigh 9 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Cavapoos are 9 to 14 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Cavapoo versus Price of Flat-Coated Retriever
The average price of the Cavapoo puppy is $2430. The price of the Cavapoo typically ranges from $1500 – $2925. However, the price of a Cavapoo can be as low as $180 and as high as $23000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1593 Cavapoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy is $1350. The price of the Flat-Coated Retriever typically ranges from $1150 – $1800. However, the price of a Flat-Coated Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 8 Flat-Coated Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Cavapoo is more expensive than the Flat-Coated Retriever.
| Cavapoo | Flat-Coated Retriever | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2430 | $1350 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2925 | $1150 to $1800 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavapoo and Flat-Coated Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavapoo puppies or how many Flat-Coated Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Cavapoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Flat-Coated Retrievers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavapoo puppy or the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Cavapoo versus Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Cavapoos and many Flat-Coated Retrievers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Cavapoo named Snow Ball that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Cavapoos like Snow Ball on pefinder.com.
Also, like Cavapoos, Flat-Coated Retrievers are also available for adoption. For example, Kaluha is a Male Flat-Coated Retriever that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Flat-Coated Retrievers like Kaluha that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also Clarence, an adorable Male Flat-Coated Retriever on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Cavapoos and Flat-Coated Retrievers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Which one drools more, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever
Cavapoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Tolerates Being Alone: Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever
Cavapoos do not like to be left alone.
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Do Cavapoos shed more than Flat-Coated Retrievers?
Cavapoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Do Cavapoos Bark and Howl? What about Flat-Coated Retrievers?
Cavapoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Is the Cavapoo Better for Apartment Owners than the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos are OK for new dog owners.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can Cavapoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cavapoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos are moderately easy to groom.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Does the Cavapoo Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Wanderlust Potential: Cavapoo vs. Flat-Coated Retriever
Cavapoos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Cavapoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cavapoos can very well tolerate cold weather.
Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavapoo or the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos get along very well with other dogs.
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Cavapoo Easier to Train than the Flat-Coated Retriever?
Cavapoos are very easy to train.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Are Cavapoos good family dogs? What about Flat-Coated Retrievers?
Cavapoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Cavapoos and Flat-Coated Retrievers?
Cavapoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavapoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavapoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cavapoo:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Flat-Coated Retriever:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cavapoo and how the Flat-Coated Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavapoo and of the Flat-Coated Retriever to other breeds:
Cavapoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cavapoo versus Bordoodle Cavapoo versus Ibizan Hound Cavapoo versus Shiba Inu Cavapoo versus Pyrenean Shepherd Cavapoo versus Boxer Cavapoo versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Cavapoo versus Mastiff Cavapoo versus Harrier Cavapoo versus Saint Berdoodle Cavapoo versus Mastiff
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Yorkshire Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Komondor Flat-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Frenchton Flat-Coated Retriever versus Akita Flat-Coated Retriever versus Berger Picard Flat-Coated Retriever versus Westiepoo Flat-Coated Retriever versus Barbet Flat-Coated Retriever versus Finnish Lapphund Flat-Coated Retriever versus English Setter
Conclusion: Cavapoo versus Flat-Coated Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cavapoo and the Flat-Coated Retriever better suits you and your family.