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

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Clever

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

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

United States

United States

Pomeranian and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Miniature Pinscher and Shetland Sheepdog

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Red
Brindle
Cream

Brown
Black
Red
White

Cavapoms have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Sheltie Pins have short coats.

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 Sheltie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 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
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Deafness
Dermatomyositis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Cherry Eye

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Microphthalmia
Cryptorchidism
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

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

Dna For Pra
Blood Analysis
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
DNA for VWD

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

Sheltie Pin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Fetch, Hiking, Running, Hide & Seek, Chase, Tug-of-war, Walks

Cavapoms are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Sheltie Pins 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.

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 Sheltie Pin, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

In general Sheltie Pin should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

Sheltie Pins are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Sheltie Pins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Sheltie Pins are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

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

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