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
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Playful

Avoid Cavaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Smooth Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

​United States

England

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese

terrier

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

1980s

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Pied
Brown
Black
White

Pied
White
Black
Cream

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

Smooth Fox Terriers have short 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 Smooth Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Syringomyelia

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Liver Shunts

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cavaneses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Smooth Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers 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.

Smooth Fox Terriers 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

Playing, Sleeping, Watching tv, Hanging out, Petting a, Chatting

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 Smooth Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Smooth Fox Terriers 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 Smooth Fox Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

Pin Brush
Deshedder
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 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Smooth Fox Terrier feed 2.5 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 Smooth Fox Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Smooth Fox Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Smooth Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

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

Cavaneses are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Fox Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.