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

Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Clever
Opinionated

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

Peke-A-Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Peke-A-Pins aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese, Miniature Pinscher

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

Black
Brown
White
Gray
Fawn

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Peke-A-Pins have short 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.

A Peke-A-Pin 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Mitral Valve Disease

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Skeletal Deformities

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

KCS
Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

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

Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

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

Peke-A-Pins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Peke-A-Pin 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.

Peke-A-Pins 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.

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

Walk, Run

Wrestling

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.

Peke-A-Pins 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 Peke-A-Pin, it's at least 8 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 Peke-A-Pins usually need at least 25 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 Peke-A-Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Pin 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 a Peke-A-Pin 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 a Peke-A-Pin 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.

Cava-Shell is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Peke-A-Pins 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.

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.

Peke-A-Pins 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.

Peke-A-Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Cava-Shells are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Peke-A-Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Peke-A-Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Peke-A-Pins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.