Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Sturdy
Amiable
Polite
Charming
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Hard working
Resourceful

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese

Basset Hound and Blue Heeler

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1980s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Pied
Brown
Black
White

Blue
Red

Wavy

Straight

A Cavanese 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 Basset Heeler can have a litter of 6-8 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.

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

Basset Heelers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Syringomyelia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Liver Shunts

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Electroretinogram

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

Basset Heeler has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chase, Walk, Car ride, Training, Play, Hide & Seek, Sunbathing, Fetch

Fetch, Walk, Nap, Cuddling, Walks, Road trip, Chasing Cattle, Horseback Rides, Long walks, Running, Walking, Hiking, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war, Play, Playing, Training, Napping, Swim, Chase, Catch treats, Walks, dog park

Cavaneses 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.

Basset Heelers 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 Cavanese, 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 Basset Heeler, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cavaneses 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.

In general most Basset Heelers 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.

The Cavanese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Basset Heeler has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Cavanese 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

Pin Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Cavanese 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 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Basset Heeler 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 Cavanese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cavanese 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 Basset Heeler is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 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.

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

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

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

Basset Heelers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Basset Heelers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Cavaneses are highly friendly around strangers.

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