Cavottish Dog Breed

Other names:
Cava Scottie

The Cavottish is an American-bred toy terrier produced from cross-breeding a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Scottish Terrier. Although the Cavottish is a relatively new hybrid dog, the parent's breeds have long, rich histories that reach back several centuries each in the United Kingdom. Cavottishes require moderate maintenance as they do shed a great amount (meaning daily brushings and a good bit of vacuuming) and are very energetic dogs but only need short daily walks (they get much of their exercise inside and on their own). Most of all, they want lots of attention! They are very friendly, usually sociable (they can be aloof around strangers), highly intelligent and adapt to most any living situation.

Cavottish Breed Details

Below are details and specs for the Cavottish dog breed.

Type
Hybrid
Lifespan
12 - 15 yrs.
Height
8 - 12 in.
Weight
15 - 25 lbs
Friendliness
OverallFamily FriendlyChild FriendlyPet FriendlyStranger Friendly
Maintenance
Easy to GroomEnergy LevelExercise NeedsHealthShedding Amount
Behavior
Barks / HowlsEasy to TrainGuard DogPlayfulnessWatch Dog
Ownership
Apartment DogCan be AloneGood for Busy OwnersGood for New OwnersIntelligence

Cavottish Breed Description

The Cavottish is a toy terrier and as such, it is small. At 10 to 12 inches high, females are usually taller than males, whose height is 8 to 12 inches. Their weight tends to be about the same, however, and both males and females are anywhere from 15 to 25 pounds.

Your Cavottish is sure to be a great family pet: they love kids, they enjoy playing a lot and they are so darned cute! They may be wary around people they don't know, but once introduced, they will warm up wonderfully. They can be barkers, but with early training, they can be taught to only bark when needed; they make great watchdogs once properly trained. They adore being adored and will be happy to accompany you and other family members most anywhere.

The Cavottish sheds a lot, and daily brushing is a requirement that shouldn't be overlooked. Nevertheless, a fair amount of extra vacuuming may be required. Like most dogs, bathing should only be done when necessary so as to not negatively impact the coat's essential oils, and weekly inspections of their eyes, ears, teeth and coat — as well as a gentle cleaning of their ears — should be performed.

Cavottishes come in very few colors: black, brown and white — but they may come in any two of these colors too. They usually love to swim, are somewhat tolerant of colder climates and if they inherit their Scottish Terrier parent's traits, they may be more bossy than their small size suggests.

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Authored by:Dog-Learn
Updated:June 24, 2016
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