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

Friendly
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

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

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

United States

​United States

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Not recognized by any clubs.

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Cav-A-Malts have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cavadors have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Cav-A-Malts are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cavadors have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Cavadors 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

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Cav-A-Malt has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cavador has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Cavadors 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.

Cavadors sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Napping, Dock walking, Frisbee, Walking, Fetch

Cav-A-Malts are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Cav-A-Malt dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Cavadors 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cav-A-Malt, it's at least 5 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 Cavador, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cav-A-Malts usually need at least 30 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 Cavadors 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.

The Cav-A-Malt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Cavador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Cav-A-Malt 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.

For an average 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Cavador 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.

The average cost of a Cav-A-Malt is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cavador is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cav-A-Malt 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 average per month expenses of a Cavador 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.

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

Cavador 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.

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

Cav-A-Malts are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Cavadors 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.

Cavadors are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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