Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Extroverted
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Alert
Devoted
Vigilant
Cautious
Quick

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

Canaans are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Cavapoms as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Canaans are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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Brown
White
Red
Brindle
Cream

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Brown
Red
Pied
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Cavapoms have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Canaans have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Cavapom 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 Canaan can have a litter of 12-14 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
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Cherry Eye

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Epilepsy

X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Physical Examination
Ocular Tests

Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

Canaan has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Cavapoms are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walk, Tug-of-war, Walks, Running, Cuddling, Play keep away, Run

Sniffing, Road trips, Hiking, Long walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cavapom, it's at least 6 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 Canaan, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cavapoms 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 Canaans 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 Cavapom requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Canaan is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Canaan 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Cavapom 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.

For an average 45-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Canaan feed 2.5 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 Cavapom is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Canaan is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cavapom 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.

The average per month expenses of a Canaan 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.

Cavapom is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Canaan has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Canaans make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Canaans are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Canaans are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Canaans are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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