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

Playful
Loving
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Reserved

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 English Toy Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 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
Seborrhea

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

Cataracts
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
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Blood Work
Skin Scrapings

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

English Toy Cocker 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.

English Toy Cocker 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.

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 English Toy Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 40 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-Shells require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
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 20-28 pound (9 - 13 kg) English Toy Cocker Spaniel 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 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 English Toy Cocker Spaniel 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.

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.

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

English Toy Cocker 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.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cava-Shells have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Cava-Shells are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.