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

Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Good-natured
Trustworthy

Avoid Cav-A-Malts as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Australian Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever

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A Cav-A-Malt 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.

An Australian Retriever can have a litter of 6-9 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.

While the Cav-A-Malt breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Australian Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Bloat

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Cav-A-Malts' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cav-A-Malts need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Australian Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Cav-A-Malts have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Australian Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Cuddling, Swim, Dressing up, Dog, Walk, Fetch, Chase, Run, Training, Snow, Sniffing, Catch, Frisbee, Hiking, Running, Swimming, Who’s there, Hide & Seek, Tug, Tug-of-war, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Nap, Ball, Roughhouse, Catch treats, Cuddles, Tricks, Teaching tricks, Playing babies

Cav-A-Malt 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, Australian Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Cav-A-Malt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Australian Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Cav-A-Malts are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

Australian Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Cav-A-Malts have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Cav-A-Malts are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Australian Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.