Our Standards
Health, integrity, and responsible breeding — done the right way.
At Cavapoo LoveBugs, we believe that raising healthy, emotionally balanced puppies begins long before they're born. It begins with the choices we make, the parent dogs we select, and the standards we uphold every single day.
Our program is intentionally small, deeply personal, and built on transparency. We don't cut corners, we don't overbreed, and we don't make claims we can't stand behind. We do things with heart — and with integrity.
Here's what you can expect from us:
⭐ Genetic Testing Through Embark
Tested with intention.
Both of our parent dogs — Bella (Miniature Poodle) and Simba (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) — are fully DNA tested through Embark for 250+ inherited conditions.
This includes:
- Breed-relevant genetic diseases
- Coat traits
- Color genetics
- Diversity and ancestry
Genetic testing allows us to make informed, responsible breeding decisions and ensure our puppies have the healthiest start possible.
We do not perform unnecessary or invasive testing. We focus on what matters most: genetic health, temperament, and ethical breeding practices.
⭐ Temperament-First Breeding
Health matters — but temperament is everything.
Bella and Simba were chosen not just for their genetics, but for their:
- Emotional stability
- Gentle, affectionate nature
- Confidence
- People-oriented personalities
- Ability to bond deeply with families
Their puppies inherit these traits, which is why LoveBugs are known for being intuitive, loving, and wonderfully balanced.
⭐ Raised Underfoot
Never in kennels.
Our puppies are born and raised in our home, not in a kennel or outbuilding.
They grow up surrounded by:
- Daily household sounds
- Children and adults
- Other dogs
- Routine and structure
- Love, handling, and presence
This early environment shapes puppies who are confident, social, and ready for real family life.
⭐ Responsible, Ethical Practices
Doing what's right — even when no one is watching.
We are committed to:
- Small-scale, intentional breeding
- Giving our parent dogs a full, loved family life
- Spacing litters responsibly
- Never overbreeding
- Transparency with families
- Lifetime support for every puppy we raise
We believe ethical breeding is about doing what's right — even when no one is watching.
⭐ Quality Over Quantity
A handful of litters. A lifetime of care.
We raise only a handful of litters each year. This allows us to:
- Give every puppy individual attention
- Provide weekly updates to families
- Maintain the health and happiness of Bella and Simba
- Stay deeply connected with our puppy families
Our goal is not to produce "more puppies." Our goal is to produce exceptional puppies.