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

Energetic
Loyal
Protective
Alert
Guarding
Hunting
Trainable

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

German Shepradors shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Choose a German Sheprador if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

White
Gray
Blue
Cream
Red
White
Black

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

German Shepradors 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 German Sheprador can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Ear Infections

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

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

German Shepradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

German Sheprador 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.

German Shepradors need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

German Shepradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Walk, Swim, Hunt, Fetch, Nose work, Spring pole, Barn hunt, Running, Playdate, Frisbee, Hike, Chase, Dog Parks, Walking, Road trip, Tug-of-war, Cuddling, Tug of war, Hiking, Walks, Run, Jog, Jump, Riding in Car, Training, Tricks, Camping, Rough play, Playing, Shouting

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.

German Shepradors 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 German Sheprador, 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 German Shepradors 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 German Sheprador is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 85-95 pound (39 - 43 kg) German Sheprador 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 German Sheprador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 German Sheprador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

German Sheprador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

German Shepradors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

German Shepradors 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.

German Shepradors 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.

German Shepradors 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.

German Shepradors 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.

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