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
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful

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

Dalmatian Springers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Dalmatian and English Springer Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
White
Blue

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

Dalmatian Springers have medium-length coats.

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 Dalmatian Springer can have a litter of 4-10 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.

Dalmatian Springers 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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Deafness
Cherry Eye

None

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Dalmatian Springers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Dalmatian Springers 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 Dalmatian Springer, it's at least 12 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 Dalmatian Springers 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.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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 50-55 pound (23 - 25 kg) Dalmatian Springer 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 Dalmatian Springer 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 Dalmatian Springer 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.

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.

Dalmatian Springers 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.

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

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

Dalmatian Springers 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.

Dalmatian Springers 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.

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