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

Clownish
Intelligent
Patient
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Brave
Fearless
Self-Confident
Faithful
Dependable

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

Choose a Kuvasz 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.

United States

Tibet

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

shepherding dog

Unknown

1300s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

White

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 Kuvasz 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.

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

While the Cava-Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Kuvaszs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Cataracts

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

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

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

Kuvasz 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.

Kuvaszs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Kuvaszs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Kuvaszs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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 Kuvasz, 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 Kuvaszs 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.

The Kuvasz is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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 100-115 pound (45 - 52 kg) Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 Kuvasz is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Kuvaszs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The Kuvasz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Kuvaszs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Kuvaszs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.