Cavoodle Adoption in New South Wales

2 rescue Cavoodles are available for adoption across New South Wales right now. Every listing links straight to the rescue.

How much does a Cavoodle cost to adopt in New South Wales?

Adults: $350 to $700
Puppies: $500 to $900

Typical Australian rescue range. The fee usually covers desexing, core vaccinations, microchipping, worming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact amount varies by rescue and by the dog's age and medical history, and the live number is on each rescue profile below.

Frappe - Cavalier X Poodle available for adoption in Sydney

Frappe

About 11 years old • Cavalier X Poodle

Small Sizelow EnergyApartment OK
Missy and stormi - Cavoodle available for adoption in Sydney

Missy and stormi

3 years 9 months • Cavoodle

Small Sizehigh Energy

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About Cavoodles

The Cavoodle is a small dog breed, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross. Adult dogs typically weigh 5.4 to 11 kg and live 12 to 15 years. Typical traits: affectionate, people-oriented, gentle, adaptable.

Households wanting an affectionate, low-shedding companion and willing to keep up regular grooming. A Cavalier crossed with a Poodle is one of Australia's most popular family dogs, gentle and adaptable. Homes with no grooming budget, or owners out all day, since this cross bonds closely and dislikes long isolation. Worth knowing that the Cavalier side carries a real risk of mitral valve heart disease, so ask any rescue and vet about heart health.

Adult Cavoodles need about 45 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 60 minutes. The coat is curly-coated with low shedding, and brushing every 2 weeks keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Cavoodles from rescues across Australia into one searchable place. Use the city links to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common Cavoodle health concerns

Breed-associated conditions worth asking any rescue about before you adopt. A good rescue will already know whether a dog has been assessed for these.

Patellar luxation

A slipping kneecap common in small breeds; severity varies.

Source: VCA →

Progressive retinal atrophy

An inherited eye disease found in Poodles that gradually causes blindness.

Source: VCA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Ask the rescue about a specific dog's health, and consult your vet for individual guidance.

How adoption works in New South Wales

Cavoodles in New South Wales are listed by a range of local rescues and shelters. Applications, home checks and adoption decisions are handled by the rescue directly. LocalPetFinder brings the listings together so you do not have to check each rescue separately, and does not take a fee.

Cavoodle adoption by city in New South Wales

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Cavoodle adoption in New South Wales: common questions

How many Cavoodles are available for adoption in New South Wales?

As of October 2026, Cavoodles are uncommon in New South Wales rescue, only 2 are listed right now across 2 rescues on LocalPetFinder. They are usually adopted quickly, so it is worth applying early or setting an alert.

Where can I adopt a Cavoodle near me in New South Wales?

LocalPetFinder lists Cavoodles available for adoption from rescues across New South Wales and New South Wales. Every listing links straight to the rescue that has the dog, and the application is handled by them, not by us.

How long do Cavoodles live?

Cavoodles typically live 12 to 15 years.

How much exercise does a Cavoodle need?

Adult Cavoodles need about 45 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 60 minutes, more than mature adults.

What are common health concerns for Cavoodles?

Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Patellar luxation, Progressive retinal atrophy. See the citations in the health section above for authoritative information on each. This is an editorial summary, not medical advice, so check with your vet for individual guidance.

How much does it cost to adopt a Cavoodle in Australia?

Adoption fees for a Cavoodle from an Australian rescue typically range $350 to $700 for adults, with puppies usually $500 to $900. That fee normally covers desexing, core vaccinations, microchipping, worming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact number varies by rescue and the dog's age, medical history, and how long they have been in care, and the live amount shows on each rescue profile.

Are these Cavoodles for sale in New South Wales?

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Cavoodle here comes from an Australian rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet shop, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $350 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, worming, microchipping and desexing when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy a Cavoodle from a breeder. If you searched "cavoodle for sale new south wales" or "cavoodle puppies for sale", adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.

Where can I buy a Cavoodle in New South Wales, and should I?

You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Cavoodle breeder typically charges $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Cavoodle costs $350 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap cavoodle-for-sale ads on Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-farm resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records, and check the breeder against your state's pet-sale rules. For most families in New South Wales, adopting a rescue Cavoodle is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.

Are there free Cavoodles in New South Wales, or cavoodles under $500?

Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Cavoodle in New South Wales typically costs $350 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, worming, microchipping and desexing, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free cavoodle listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.

Are there Cavoodle puppies in New South Wales, or only adults?

Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Cavoodles arriving in New South Wales rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Cavoodle puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.

Where can I find a Cavoodle near me in New South Wales?

Start with the listings on this page, which pull from New South Wales rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby suburbs and towns, since most rescues serving New South Wales will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one council area.

Need to rehome your Cavoodle?

If you are on the other side of this page and need to find your cavoodle a new home, we have a breed-specific guide: the rescues worth contacting first, realistic timelines, and how to screen adopters. Listing on LocalPetFinder is free.

How to rehome a Cavoodle responsibly →

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