Unfortunately, the Cava Inu is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkeses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Joyful
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

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

Silkeses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shiba Inu

Silky Terrier and Maltese

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Cava Inus have medium-length coats.

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

Cava Inus are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Silkeses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Cava Inu has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Cava Inus 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.

Silkeses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkese 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 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 Silkese, it's at least 7 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 Silkeses 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.

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

Silkeses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Cava Inu 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Cava Inu 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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Silkese feed 1.5 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 Cava Inu is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Silkese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cava Inu 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.

The average per month expenses of a Silkese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Cava Inus are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Silkeses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

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