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
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Assertive
Easygoing
Willful

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

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shiba Inu

Maltese, Tibetan Spaniel

Unknown

Late 20th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Red
Fawn

Sable
Red
Fawn
Cream
White
Black

Cava Inus have medium-length coats.

Tibetan Spalteses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

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 Tibetan Spaltese can have a litter of 3-6 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.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

Hydrocephalus
Obesity
Portosystemic Shunt

Eye Examination
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

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

Tibetan Spaltese 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.

Tibetan Spalteses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibetan Spaltese 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 Tibetan Spaltese, it's at least 8 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 Tibetan Spalteses 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.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
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 4-15 pound (2 - 7 kg) Tibetan Spaltese 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 Cava Inu is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Tibetan Spaltese is somewhere $0.40 - $0.60 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 Tibetan Spaltese is between $21 - $28. This makes an average of $252 - $336 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.

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

Tibetan Spalteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Tibetan Spalteses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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