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

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Cava-Chins are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

​United States

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

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​Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Wavy

Wiry

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.

A German Wirehaired Sprointer can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Cataracts

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Cava-Chin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Wirehaired Sprointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cava-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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 Cava-Chin, it's at least 6 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 Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 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.

In general most German Wirehaired Sprointers usually need at least 120 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

German Wirehaired Sprointers 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Sprointer 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 Cava-Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Sprointer 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.

Cava-Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Cava-Chins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Cava-Chins are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cava-Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Cava-Chins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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