Active
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

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

Cotralians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

​United States

​United States

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Papillon

Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

​Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Silver
Red
Pied

Black
Brown
Gray
Red
Silver
White

Cava-lons are known for their coat length.

Cotralians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

A Cava-lon 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 Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 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.

Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Eye Abnormalities
Familial Nephropathy
Hepatitis

X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Endocardiogram

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Joint Fluid Sample

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

Cotralian has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Cava-lons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Cotralians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Cotralian dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Dog park, Walk, Fetch, Cuddling, Hiking, Walks, Walks off leash, Tug-of-war, Nap, Play, Walking, Cuddles, Swimming, Cuddle, Playing, Car rides, Swim, Run, Lazy playing

Fetch, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Running, Walking, Cuddle, Train, Cuddles, Walking;, Catch treats, Training

Cava-lons 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.

Cotralians 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-lon, it's at least 7 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 Cotralian, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cava-lons usually need at least 45 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 Cotralians usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Cava-lon 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 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Cotralian 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-lon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cotralian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cava-lon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Cotralian 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.

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-lons are highly friendly around strangers.

Cotralians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cava-lons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Cava-lons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Cotralian is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.