Cav-A-Malt

United States

Maltese, 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®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

The coat of a Cav-A-Malt is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

3-5 puppies per pregnancy

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.

Cav-A-Malts 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 Cav-A-Malt 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.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Ear Infections
Skin Infections

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Cav-A-Malts are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Cav-A-Malt 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 Cav-A-Malt dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Cav-A-Malt breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Cav-A-Malt dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Low

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.

5 miles / week

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.

30 minutes

In general most Cav-A-Malts 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 Cav-A-Malt is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

Cav-A-Malt 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
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

1 cups

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.

$1.30 - $1.40 / day

The average cost of a Cav-A-Malt is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

$35 - $42 / month

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 Cav-A-Malt have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Cav-A-Malts lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

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

A Cav-A-Malts typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Cav-A-Malts 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

Cav-A-Malts are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Cav-A-Malts are very friendly around strangers.

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

Cav-A-Malt dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.