Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful
Nonaggressive
Polite
Charming
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

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

German Wirehaired Labs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shiba Inu

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Cava Inus have medium-length coats.

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Wiry

A Cava Inu 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.

A German Wirehaired Lab can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

Entropion
Cataracts

Eye Examination
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

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

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cava Inu, it's at least 10 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 German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cava Inus 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 German Wirehaired Labs 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.

The Cava Inu requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

Cava Inus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Wirehaired Labs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

German Wirehaired Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

The German Wirehaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.