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

Affectionate
Energetic
Playful
Devoted
Loyal
Reliable

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

Irish Red and White Setters are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Irish Red and White Setters are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Ireland

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setter

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Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Black
Brown

Red
White

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Irish Red and White Setters have medium-length coats.

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 Irish Red and White Setter can have a litter of 11-13 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

Hip Dysplasia
Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism

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

Eye
Hips
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Irish Red and White Setters thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cava-Shell has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Irish Red and White Setter has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Irish Red and White Setters need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Irish Red and White Setters are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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 Irish Red and White Setter, it's at least 15 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 Irish Red and White Setters 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.

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 Irish Red and White Setter 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, Irish Red and White Setter 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
Deshedder
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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Irish Red and White Setter 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 Cava-Shell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Red and White Setter is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 Irish Red and White Setter 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.

Cava-Shell is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Irish Red and White Setter has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

Irish Red and White Setters can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Cava-Shells are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Irish Red and White Setters 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.

Irish Red and White Setters are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.