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

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

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

Shelesties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Shelesties as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

West Highland White Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White

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 Shelestie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Shelesties 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.

Shelesties 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)

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Entropion

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Collie Eye Anomaly

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

Blood
Hearing
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

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

Shelesties are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Shelestie 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.

Shelesties 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.

Shelesties 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.

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

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

Shelesties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Shelestie 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
Scissors
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 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Shelestie 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 Shelestie 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 Shelestie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

Shelestie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Shelesties 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.

Shelesties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.