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

Active
Playful
Loving
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Reserved

Cava-Shells are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Engatzu Spaniels are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Cava-Shells as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

Unites States

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel and Shih Tzu

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown

White
Red
Brown
Black

Straight

Curly

A Cava-Shell 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.

An Engatzu Spaniel can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Mitral Valve Disease

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spinal Disease

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Ocular Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Diagnostic Tests for Hyperthyroidism

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Ocular Tests
Skin Scrapings
Electroretinogram (ERG)

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

Engatzu Spaniels are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Cava-Shells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Engatzu Spaniels need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Cava-Shells have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Engatzu Spaniels require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

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

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

Cava-Shells 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.

Engatzu Spaniels 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cava-Shell, it's at least 9 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 Engatzu Spaniel, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cava-Shells usually need at least 120 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 Engatzu Spaniels 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.

Cava-Shell 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Cava-Shell 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.

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Engatzu Spaniel 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.

The average cost of a Cava-Shell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Engatzu Spaniel is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cava-Shell 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.

The average per month expenses of an Engatzu Spaniel is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Cava-Shell is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Engatzu Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Cava-Shell is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Engatzu Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Cava-Shells make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Engatzu Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Cava-Shells are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Engatzu Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.