Friendly
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

Courageous
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loving
Affectionate
Loyal

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

Choose a King Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

German Shepherd, Shiloh Shepherd, Malamute, Pyrenees

Not recognized by any clubs.

American Rare Breed Association
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Fawn
Red
Black
Brown
Sable

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

King Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 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 King Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 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.

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

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

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joint Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Allergy Testing

Cavador has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

King Shepherd is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

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

While Cavador dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

King Shepherd dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Napping, Dock walking, Frisbee, Walking, Fetch

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Walk, Go to Park, Walking, Cuddling, Car rides, Go hiking, Cuddles, Dog beach, Dog Parks, Hiking

Cavadors 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.

King Shepherds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cavador, it's at least 9 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 King Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Cavador 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, King Shepherd should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Cavador 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 90-150 pound (41 - 68 kg) King Shepherd feed 4 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 Cavador is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a King Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cavador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a King Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Cavador is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

King Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cavadors are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

King Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

King Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cavadors are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

King Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

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

King Shepherds can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.