Cava-Chin Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Cava-Chin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Cava-Chin dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Cava-Chin. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Cava-Chin breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

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Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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Brown

Black

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

The coat of a Cava-Chin falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

A Cava-Chin 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.

Cava-Chins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Cava-Chin is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Cava-Chins may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Cava-Chin have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Cava-Chins a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Cava-Chin breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Cava-Chins are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Cava-Chins 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 Cava-Chin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cava-Chins 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.

The Cava-Chin is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Cava-Chin 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Cava-Chin 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.

The average cost of a Cava-Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cava-Chin 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 Cava-Chin have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Cava-Chins lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Cava-Chins are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Cava-Chins are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Cava-Chins are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Cava-Chins are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Cava-Chins are very friendly around strangers.

Cava-Chins have an average level of playfulness. The Cava-Chins, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Cava-Chin dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.