#CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL MIX FULL#

Since they are such compact dogs who don’t need an enormous amount of exercise to stay healthy, they can be ideal for apartment-dwellers, those who work long hours, first-time dog owners, and senior citizens. They are also fairly calm and self-sufficient when left alone for long periods of time. Having inherited the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s sweet and easy-going nature as well as the Shi Tzu’s cuddling and attention-loving tendencies, the Cava-Tzu is well-suited for a family with children.

#CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL MIX FULL#

They can be ideal for those who don’t want (or don’t have the capacity to care for) a dog who is “on” and full of energy at all times. That being said, they often jump, play, and then snuggle. They are loyal and affectionate, constantly ready to shower their humans with love and attention. They often have the long, feathered ears of their Spaniel heritage.Ĭava-Tzus are intelligent and eager to please, which makes them easy to train. While their fur is straight, it is medium length and dense and does require a good deal of grooming to maintain its healthy shine. A Cava-Tzu pup’s coat could be several different colors, including white, black, brown, and ruby, and often a combination of two of these colors. The Cava-Tzu’s eyes are brown and their noses black, almost without exception. While there is significant variation amongst individual Cava-Tzus (depending on which parent’s genes are dominant in a particular litter or individual pup), their appearance contains aspects of both parents: the Cava-Tzu has a round face with focused dark eyes, floppy ears, and a curled tail. As is typical of smaller dogs, the average lifespan for the Cava-Tzu is longer than the average for larger dogs, ranging between 10 and 15 years. and can vary in height between 9 and 16 inches. As such, the Cava-Tzu cannot be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), but both its parent breeds are long-standing members of the AKC the Shih Tzu was recognized as a part of the AKC’s “toy” group in 1969 and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel joined the same group in 1995, though the Spaniel had already been recognized by the Kennel Club of England several years earlier.Īdult Cava-Tzus (both male and female) weigh between 10 and16 lbs. The Cava-Tzu is a “designer” breed (combining two established breeds with the intention of maximizing the positive physical and personality qualities of both, and hopefully reducing the negative qualities and health risks of both as well). Like the Spaniel, Shih Tzus were not bred with the intention of putting the dogs to work in any capacity.

Though they can be feisty and spirited, the Shih Tzus were bred exclusively as loving companions to follow their owners devotedly from room to room.

This little lapdog was known as an ideal royal companion for centuries, gracing the laps of multiple Chinese emperors. The Shih Tzu, whose name means “little lion,” has Tibetan and Chinese ancestry that dates all the way back to 800 BC. In 1944, a satisfactory breed standard was finally accepted by the Kennel Club of England. In the early twentieth century an effort was made to reproduce the original breed standard from Charles I’s era. When Queen Victoria came into power centuries later, she bred her own variation of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (it was bred with the Japanese Chin and Pug to create flatter faces and a more domed skull). Charles ruled from 1600-1649 and was known for being surrounded by his beloved and sweet-natured Spaniels.

The history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel began in 17th century England, as it is named after King Charles I.

While the Cava-Tzu only came into existence in the past 20 years, both its parent breeds have royal roots going back centuries.

13 Are you a current owner or a prospective owner of a Cava Tzu? Please share your experiences or ask questions here!.

6 Training and Exercising your Cava-Tzu.

5 Essential Grooming Products and Accessories.

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