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

Friendly
Gentle
Active

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

Avoid Bluetick Coonhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

Foxhounds, Cur, French Hound, English Coonhound

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1940s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Blue
Brindle
Fawn

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 Bluetick Coonhound can have a litter of 11-12 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.

Bluetick Coonhounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

The Bluetick Coonhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Entropion

Patellar Luxation

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

Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Crested Cavaliers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bluetick Coonhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Bluetick Coonhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Bluetick Coonhounds 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.

Bluetick Coonhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Bluetick Coonhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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.

Bluetick Coonhounds 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 Bluetick Coonhound, it's at least 10 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 Bluetick Coonhounds usually need at least 90 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 Bluetick Coonhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Bluetick Coonhound 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

Pin Brush
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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Bluetick Coonhound feed 2.5 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 Bluetick Coonhound is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Bluetick Coonhound is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Crested Cavaliers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bluetick Coonhound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

The Bluetick Coonhound 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.

Bluetick Coonhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Bluetick Coonhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Bluetick Coonhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Bluetick Coonhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.