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

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

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

Toy Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Black
Brown
White

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

Toy Fox Terriers 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 Toy Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Toy Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Walk, Run, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Tug-of-war

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.

Toy Fox Terriers 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 Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Toy Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Toy Fox Terrier feed 0.8 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 Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Toy Fox Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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 family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Toy Fox Terriers are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

Toy Fox Terriers 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.

Toy Fox Terriers 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.

Toy Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.