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

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Cavatons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Smooth Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Coton de Tulear and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

Cavatons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Smooth Torkies have medium-length 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 Smooth Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

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

Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cryptorchidism
Myasthenia Gravis

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

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Knee X-Rays

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

Smooth Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Smooth Torkies 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 Smooth Torkie, it's at least 6 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 Smooth Torkies usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Smooth Torkie 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Smooth Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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 Smooth Torkie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Cavatons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Smooth Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Cavatons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Torkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cavatons are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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