Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Trainable
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Vocal
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Affectionate
Gentle
Independent
Outright
Tempered
Stubborn

Cavatons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Bloodhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

Europe

Coton de Tulear and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

flemish hound, talbot hound

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®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

middle ages

Brown

Hazel
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White
Brown
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable

Cavatons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Bloodhounds have short coats.

Curly

Straight

A Cavaton 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 Bloodhound 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.

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

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

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

The Bloodhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cherry Eye
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Bone And Joint Problems
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
MRI
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Endocardiogram
Ocular Tests
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests
Ear Probe Examinations

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays

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

Bloodhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

Bloodhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Bloodhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Go to spa

Snack time, Walk, Petting, Sniffing, Not walking, Eating treats, Walking, Cuddle, Hide & Seek

Cavatons 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.

Bloodhounds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cavaton, it's at least 11 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 Bloodhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cavatons usually need at least 150 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 Bloodhounds 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.

Cavatons 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.

The Bloodhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Cavaton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bloodhound 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

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-12 pound (5 - 5 kg) Cavaton 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 90-110 pound (41 - 50 kg) Bloodhound 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 Cavaton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bloodhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cavaton 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 Bloodhound 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.

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

Bloodhound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Cavatons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Cavatons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bloodhounds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Cavatons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Cavatons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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