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

Affectionate
Cheerful
Friendly
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Social
Alert
Energetic
Gentle
Loving
Going
Responsive

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

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

United States

Canada

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

St. John's Water Dog

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Cream

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

Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever 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.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

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

Labrador 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.

Labrador Retrievers 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.

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

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

Labrador Retrievers 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

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Chase, Dog Parks, Walk, Run, Play, Walking, Cuddling, Exploring, Sniffing, Petting, Running, Boat ride, Swim, Tracking, Chasing, Smelling, Going out, Walks, Frisbee, Road trip, Meeting people, Shake, Swimming, Playdate, Chew, Smell, Walki, Being pet

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.

Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever, it's at least 15 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 Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retriever 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, Labrador Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Labrador Retriever feed 2.5 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 Labrador Retriever is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Labrador Retriever is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

Labrador 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 Labrador 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.