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

Active
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Willful
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Avoid Tibaliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Coton de Tulear and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel, 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®

Dog Registry of America Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
Sable
Silver
White

Cavatons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

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 Tibalier can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Tibaliers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

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

Tibaliers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Go to spa

Cuddles, Walks and runs, Treat toys, Kong fun, More cuddles

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.

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

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 Tibalier, 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 Tibaliers 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.

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 Tibalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Tibalier 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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 Tibalier 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.

Cavatons are highly friendly around strangers.

Tibaliers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Tibaliers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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