Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Active
Kind
Protective
Fearless
Loyal
Trainable

Crested Cavaliers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Black Mouth Curs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Crested Cavaliers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Black Mouth Curs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

Hounds, Terriers, Feist-type Dogs

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American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Brown
Black
Fawn
Isabella
Brindle

Crested Cavaliers have medium-length coats.

Black Mouth Curs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Crested Cavalier can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Black Mouth Cur can have a litter of 12-18 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Black Mouth Curs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Crested Cavalier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Black Mouth Curs are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Entropion

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ophthalmic Exam
Chest X-rays
Orthopedic Exam
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Eye Examinations
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Crested Cavalier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Black Mouth Cur has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Crested Cavaliers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Black Mouth Curs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Black Mouth Curs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Crested Cavalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Black Mouth Curs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Crested Cavaliers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Black Mouth Curs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Crested Cavalier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Black Mouth Cur, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Crested Cavaliers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Black Mouth Curs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Crested Cavalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Black Mouth Cur has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Crested Cavalier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Black Mouth Cur should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Crested Cavalier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-95 pound (18 - 43 kg) Black Mouth Cur feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Crested Cavalier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Black Mouth Cur is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Crested Cavalier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Black Mouth Cur is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Crested Cavaliers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Black Mouth Cur is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Crested Cavaliers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Black Mouth Curs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Crested Cavaliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Black Mouth Curs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Crested Cavaliers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Black Mouth Curs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Black Mouth Curs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Crested Cavaliers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Black Mouth Curs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.