Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding

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

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

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

Coshelties aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Cavaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

​United States

Shetland Sheepdog, Collie

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese

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

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

2001

1980s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Red
Blue
Pied

Fawn
Pied
Brown
Black
White

Coshelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Straight

Wavy

A Cosheltie can have a litter of 4-8 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 Cavanese 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.

Deafness
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Syringomyelia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Liver Shunts

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

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

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

Coshelties 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.

Cavaneses 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cosheltie, 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 Cavanese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coshelties 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 Cavaneses 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.

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

The Cavanese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Cavanese 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

For an average 22-30 pound (10 - 14 kg) Cosheltie 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.

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Cavanese 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 Cosheltie is somewhere $2.80 - $3.50 per day.

The average cost of a Cavanese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cosheltie is between $84 - $105. This makes an average of $1008 - $1260 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 Cavanese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Cosheltie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cavaneses are highly friendly around strangers.