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

Affectionate
Fearless
Independent
Calm
Gentle
Steady

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

Komondors shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid Cava-Chins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Komondor if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Hungary

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Russian Ovcharka

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1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

White

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

Komondors have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Corded

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 Komondor 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.

Cava-Chins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Komondors have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

Entropion

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cava-Chins are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Komondors are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Komondor has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Cava-Chins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Komondors need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Cava-Chins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

The Komondor is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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 Komondor, it's at least 10 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 Komondors 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 Cava-Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Komondors 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.

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

In general Komondor should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
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 100-125 pound (45 - 57 kg) Komondor feed 3.8 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 Cava-Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Komondor is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Komondor is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

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

Komondors are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Komondors are not very stranger friendly.

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

Komondors are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.