Cava-Tzu

​United States

Shih Tzu, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

2000s

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied

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

Straight

3-5 puppies per pregnancy

A Cava-Tzu 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-Tzus 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-Tzu 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.

Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Reverse Sneezing
Ear Infections
Dental Problems

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Fluorescein Test
Blood Work

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

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

Cava-Tzu 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.

Walking, Play, Fetch, Napping, Dog Parks, Playing fetch, Tug-of-war, Going on drives, High Five, Hide & Seek, Speak, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Throwing toys, Sleeping, Cuddling, Short walks, Treats, Park, Food, Belly scratches, Walks, Playdate, Ball, Chase, Belly rub

Low

Cava-Tzus are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Cava-Tzu dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

6 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cava-Tzu, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

40 minutes

In general most Cava-Tzus usually need at least 40 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-Tzu is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Cava-Tzu 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.

$1.10 - $1.40 / day

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

$28 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Cava-Tzu is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Cava-Tzus has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Cava-Tzu is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

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

Cava-Tzus 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-Tzus 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-Tzus are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Cava-Tzus are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

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

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