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
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

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

Cavadors are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Not recognized by any clubs.

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Crested Cavaliers have medium-length coats.

Cavadors 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 Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Cavadors 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.

Cavadors typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Entropion

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

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

Cavador 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.

Cavadors require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Cavadors 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.

Cavadors 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.

Cavadors 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 Cavador, it's at least 9 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 Cavadors 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 Cavador 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.

Cavador 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
Comb
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 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Cavador 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 Cavador is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Cavador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $756 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.

Cavador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Cavadors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Cavadors 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.

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

Crested Cavaliers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cavadors are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.