Affectionate
Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

English Springer Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Cav-A-Malts as watchdogs - they're not effective.

England

United States

spaniel

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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

1800s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

English Springer Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Cav-A-Malts have longer coats compared to most dogs.

An English Springer Spaniel can have a litter of 10-14 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.

A Cav-A-Malt 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.

English Springer Spaniels typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Cav-A-Malt breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Hip Dysplasia

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Diabetes
Corneal Opacities
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood Test
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Heart

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

English Springer Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

English Springer Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cav-A-Malt has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

English Springer Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Cav-A-Malts need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

English Springer Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Cav-A-Malt dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Exploring, Sniffing, Walking, Running, Fetch, Run, Chase, Tug-of-war

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

English Springer Spaniels 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.

Cav-A-Malts are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Cav-A-Malt 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 English Springer Spaniel, it's at least 14 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 Cav-A-Malt, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Springer Spaniels usually need at least 90 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 Cav-A-Malts 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.

English Springer Spaniels 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.

The Cav-A-Malt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) English Springer Spaniel feed 2.8 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 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Cav-A-Malt 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 an English Springer Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Cav-A-Malt is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Springer Spaniel 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 Cav-A-Malt 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.

English Springer Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cav-A-Malt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

English Springer Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Cav-A-Malts are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

English Springer Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Cav-A-Malts have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Springer Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cav-A-Malts are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.