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

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Clever
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

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

Schneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Miniature Schnauzer, Havanese

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
Gray
Silver

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Schneses 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.

A Schnese can have a litter of 1-9 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

Urolithiasis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Myotonia Congenita

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Megaesophagus
Heart Conditions
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Liver Problems
Joint Dysplasia

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

Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Walk, Run

Walk, Walks, Toys, Sticks

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.

Schneses 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 Schnese, 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 Schneses 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-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 Schnese has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin 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 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Schnese 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 Schnese 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 Schnese 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.

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

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

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

Schneses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Schneses 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.

Schneses are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Schneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.