Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Cava-Chins are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Pyredoodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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

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Poodle and Great Pyrenees

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
White

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

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

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

A Pyredoodle 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.

A Cava-Chin 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.

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

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

Bloat
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Digestive

Cataracts

Full Body Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Pyredoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Pyredoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Cava-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

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

In general most Pyredoodles 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 Cava-Chins 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.

Pyredoodles 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 Cava-Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Cava-Chin 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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-100 pound (41 - 45 kg) Pyredoodle 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.

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Cava-Chin 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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Pyredoodle 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.

The average per month expenses of a Cava-Chin 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.

Pyredoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cava-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Cava-Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Cava-Chins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Cava-Chins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.