23/10/2026
**WELL, EVERYONE… THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT!**
After so many amazing years of meeting so many of your gorgeous girls, getting to know your kids and families, sharing visits, experiences, the ups and downs, the successes and even the occasional failures, it's been one hell of a journey!
Sidenote: this isn't the post you might think it is lol.
Over the years, Charlie has helped bring so much love and happiness into so many homes, with his beautiful nature and offspring now living all across Australia, in almost every state. ❤️
I've had the privilege of getting to know so many of his babies, hearing about their lives, watching them grow, receiving photo updates and discovering all those wonderful little things that make every single Cavoodle so unique.
The cheekiness, the quirks, the stubborn streaks, the endless affection, the funny little habits and those enormous personalities packed into their fluffy little bodies! 😂
And somewhere along the way, I started thinking…
What if I could take everything I've come to know and love about these incredible little dogs and bring even more smiles, laughter, Cavoodle fun and cuteness into the lives of families everywhere?
Not just through Charlie and his beautiful offspring, but by creating something completely different. Something that could capture all those wonderful personalities and bring them to life in a whole new way, a way I hadn't really seen done before.
So, 2 years ago, I set about creating an entire little world.
A world filled with personality, imagination, friendship, mischief and heart. A world inspired by Charlie, Ruby, so many of your gorgeous Cavoodles, and all the little characters I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.
I wanted every personality to have its place. From the brave and adventurous to the shy and sensitive, the cheeky troublemakers, the clever little thinkers, the fussy ones, the dreamers and the absolute comedians!
And slowly, those personalities became characters. Those characters became stories. And that little idea grew into something far bigger than I ever imagined.
My very own love letter to Cavoodles ❤️
And today, after 2 years of creating, designing, illustrating, publishing, learning, countless setbacks, ridiculous hours and more than a few moments of absolute frustration…
I finally get to introduce you all to…
☀️ CAVOODLE COUNTRY™ ☀️
An original Australian children's brand featuring 11 lovable Cavoodle characters, each with their own unique personalities, quirks, friendships and adventures!
And now, let me introduce you to them!
Charlie the Charming, Ruby the Brave, Luna the Dreamy, Angus the Whiz, Winnie the Silly, Milo the Soulful, Theo the Sweet, Lexi the Loving, Ziggy the Picky, Alfie the Kind and Shadow the Shy!
Eleven lovable little characters, each with their own personality, quirks and special place in Cavoodle Country!
And we've already got 7 independently published children's colouring books to introduce you to!
Now, if you've got little ones at home, you'll know that no two children are quite the same when it comes to colouring. Some are only just discovering the joy of picking up their first crayons, while others will happily spend hours carefully colouring every little detail. Some love animals, some love adventures, some like things simple, and others want a bit more of a challenge!
And that's something I really wanted to embrace.
Rather than creating seven books that all look and feel the same, I've developed different themes and illustration styles throughout the collection, with varying levels of detail to suit different ages, interests and colouring abilities.
From simpler, bolder character illustrations that are easier for little hands to enjoy, through to more detailed scenes for children who love taking their time and getting creative, there's plenty of variety to explore.
And I have to say, having the finished books in my own hands has been one of the best feelings of this whole journey! They're absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful, vibrant covers, crisp, clean illustrations and lovely clear outlines that make colouring a pleasure. The pages have printed beautifully, without that frustrating show-through or bleed-through that can spoil a colouring book. I've put an enormous amount of care into these books, right down to how they look and feel when you actually hold them, and I'm genuinely proud of the finished results. ❤️
And something else I've been really mindful of is keeping Cavoodle Country within reach of families.
When you're creating and publishing books independently, you're competing with some enormous publishing companies that can produce books in their thousands upon thousands. It's not always easy for a little independent creator to compete with that kind of scale, especially when you want to maintain the quality of what you're producing.
But I also know how much families have on their plates financially, and the last thing I want is for parents or grandparents to feel they're stretching themselves just to bring a little extra fun into their children's lives.
So I've put together a range of book bundles to give families better value when choosing a few titles together. Whether it's a little treat, a birthday present,, Halloween, Christmas, something for the school holidays or a collection for a Cavoodle-loving household, I wanted to make it easier to enjoy more of the gang without feeling quite so much of a pinch on the hip pocket!
After all, a little more fun shouldn't have to mean a lot more expense!
The books take children into the Cavoodles' colourful little world, from their everyday adventures, playtime and exploring, to learning about looking after puppies, special occasions and all sorts of fun along the way.
And of course, the Cavoodles themselves are never short on personality! You'll find their cheeky expressions, funny little antics and individual quirks woven throughout the illustrations.
Because let's face it, some children will carefully colour a Cavoodle brown, cream or black, and others will decide Charlie needs to be purple with green ears!
And that's absolutely fine by me!
It's about giving children the freedom to create, experiment, build confidence and have fun at their own pace. There's no right or wrong way to enjoy a little Cavoodle Country.
And yes, I'd also love to help get the kids away from those screens for a while 😂
Let's face it, with tablets, phones and technology everywhere these days, sometimes it's nice to give little ones something they can actually sit down with, hold in their hands and get completely lost in. A few coloured pencils, a book full of lovable characters and their own imagination can go a long way! Whether it's a rainy afternoon, the school holidays or just some quiet time at home, I want Cavoodle Country to give children a reason to put the devices aside and enjoy a little good old-fashioned creative fun.
And if it gives Mum and Dad a few moments of peace into the bargain, well, that's not a bad little bonus either! 😂❤️
And the fun doesn't stop with the books, either!
I've also created a **free Print & Play section** on our website, filled with colouring pages, printable masks and other activities for children to enjoy at home.
And behind the scenes, I'm already working on our very own **Cavoodle Country storybooks**, where these lovable little characters will have even more opportunities to show off their personalities and get up to all sorts of mischief!
AND HERE'S SOMETHING I'M INCREDIBLY PROUD OF!
Even before officially opening our own website and the Australian launch firstly through Charlie's page to the people who have supported us every step of the way, Cavoodle Country's books have already achieved an incredible international reach!
Our books are now listed for sale through booksellers and retailers across 21 countries around the world! 🌎
From our own backyard here in Australia to New Zealand, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Denmark, India, Taiwan, Colombia, Mexico and Kenya!
Our books have been listed with some incredible names in bookselling and online retail, including Amazon, Walmart, Dymocks, The Nile, Foyles, Books-A-Million, Powell's Books, Strand Book Store, Bookshop.org, bol.com, Hugendubel, Saxo, San Min Bookstore, Buscalibre and many more!
From one little Australian idea to bookselling websites across 21 countries.
To see something I've created entirely independently, from the ground up, already finding its way onto international bookselling online platforms to reach little people in so many places has been one of the most surreal and rewarding parts of this whole experience.
And now, after all that work behind the scenes, it's time to open the doors to the world I've spent so long building!
🎉 OUR VERY OWN WEBSITE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!🎉
☀️ WELCOME TO CAVOODLE COUNTRY! ☀️
www.cavoodlecountry.com.au
And a little tip… if you've got a laptop or desktop handy, I'd definitely recommend exploring the website on the bigger screen. It looks its absolute best there! Turns out squeezing eleven Cavoodles, a clubhouse and two years of work onto a little phone screen is quite the challenge! 😂
I honestly can't put into words what it means to finally share this with you all.
To every family who has welcomed Charlie into their lives, trusted him with their gorgeous girls, shared their stories, spent endless hours on the phone, sent photos and updates, and allowed me to watch their little ones grow over the years… thank you from the bottom of my heart, sincerely.
You've all been part of Charlie's story, and in your own little ways, you've helped inspire this next chapter too. You have helped enrich my life in so many ways and I hope to pay that forward in so many more ways.
And now, I have one little favour to ask of you all… ❤️
If there's ever been a time I'd love you to get behind Charlie and me, it's now!
I'd be incredibly grateful if you could help spread the word about Cavoodle Country. Share this announcement, share the website, follow our brand-new page and tell your friends, families, workmates and anyone with little ones in their lives!
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, Cavoodle lover or simply someone who enjoys seeing a little Australian business getting off the ground, I'd absolutely love to have you along for the ride.
Every share, every follow, every recommendation and every little bit of encouragement helps give this brand an opportunity to reach more families, and after everything that's gone into creating it, that would mean more to me than I can possibly express.
So please, come and explore our little world, meet the gang and see what I've been working so hard to bring to life.
And don't forget to subscribe to our email list for updates, because there's so so soooo much more to come! ❤️
Come Play the Cavoodle Way!
With lots of love, always.
🧡 Charlie & James
