Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Kind
Clever
Trustworthy

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

Golden Doxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Cav-A-Malts are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Avoid Cav-A-Malts as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Dachshund, Golden Retriever

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Fawn
Black
Red

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Golden Doxs have medium-length coats.

Cav-A-Malts have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Golden Dox can have a litter of 4-8 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.

A Cav-A-Malt 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.

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

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Deafness
Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count
Neurological Testing

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Golden Doxs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Golden Doxs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Cav-A-Malt dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Golden Doxs 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.

Cav-A-Malts are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Cav-A-Malt dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Dox, it's at least 11 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 Cav-A-Malt, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Doxs 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.

In general most Cav-A-Malts 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.

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

Cav-A-Malt 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Golden Dox 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 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Cav-A-Malt 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.

The average cost of a Golden Dox is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cav-A-Malt is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Dox is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $876 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 Cav-A-Malt is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Golden Dox is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cav-A-Malt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

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

Cav-A-Malts make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Golden Doxs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Cav-A-Malts are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Cav-A-Malts have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Golden Doxs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cav-A-Malts are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.