Active
Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Schipper-Poos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cava-Shells are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Schipper-Poos aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Cava-Shells as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Poodle, Schipperke

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
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.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray

White
Black
Brown

Schipper-Poos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Schipper-Poo can have a litter of 3-7 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 Cava-Shell can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Eye Problems
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Mitral Valve Disease

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Ocular Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Diagnostic Tests for Hyperthyroidism

Schipper-Poos are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Schipper-Poo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Schipper-Poos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Cava-Shells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Schipper-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Schipper-Poos 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.

Cava-Shells 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 Schipper-Poo, it's at least 8 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 Cava-Shell, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schipper-Poos usually need at least 45 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 Cava-Shells usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Cava-Shell 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Schipper-Poo feed 1.7 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 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Cava-Shell 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 Schipper-Poo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cava-Shell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipper-Poo is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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 Cava-Shell 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 and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Cava-Shells are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Schipper-Poos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cava-Shells are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Cava-Shells have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Schipper-Poos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cava-Shells are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.