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

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

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

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

Westons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Avoid Cava-Shells as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Coton de Tulear and West Highland White Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
White
Cream
Black

White
Black
Brown

Westons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Westons 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 Cava-Shell breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Mitral Valve Disease

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Hip and Knee

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Ocular Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Diagnostic Tests for Hyperthyroidism

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

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

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

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

Westons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Cava-Shells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Westons 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.

Cava-Shells 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 Weston, 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 Cava-Shell, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Westons 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.

In general most Cava-Shells usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Westons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Cava-Shells 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.

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

Cava-Shell 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Weston feed 1.8 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 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Cava-Shell 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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Weston 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 Cava-Shell 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.

Westons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cava-Shell is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Cava-Shells are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

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