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
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Good-natured

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

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Australian Shepherd

Unknown

1960's

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Blue
Red
Brown
Black

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 Mini Yorkshire Aussie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies 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

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
urolithiasis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Canine Cushing’s Disease

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood Work and Serum Chemistry Tests
Ultrasonography
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Abdomen and Blood Tests
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Long hikes

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.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Mini Yorkshire Aussie, it's at least 7 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 Mini Yorkshire Aussies 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.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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, Mini Yorkshire Aussie 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

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

The average cost of a Mini Yorkshire Aussie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The Mini Yorkshire Aussie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies 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.

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Mini Yorkshire Aussies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.