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

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Avoid Cavaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Golden Cocker Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1980s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Pied
Brown
Black
White

Red
Black
Fawn

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers have medium-length coats.

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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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.

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Liver Shunts

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Fetch, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Walk

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.

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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 Golden Cocker Retriever, it's at least 11 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 Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

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, Golden Cocker Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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.

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

Golden Cocker Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

Cavaneses are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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