Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Tenacious
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Border Collie Cockers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

United States

United States

Border Collie, Cocker Spaniel

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
White
Black

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

Border Collie Cockers are known for their coat length.

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

A Border Collie Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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 Cava-Chin 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.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

None

Cataracts

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Electroretinogram (ERG)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Border Collie Cockers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Cava-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Border Collie Cockers 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.

Cava-Chins 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 Border Collie Cocker, 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 Cava-Chin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Border Collie Cockers 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 Cava-Chins 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.

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

Cava-Chin 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 27-30 pound (12 - 14 kg) Border Collie Cocker 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.

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Cava-Chin 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 Border Collie Cocker is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie Cocker 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 Cava-Chin 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.

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.

The Border Collie Cocker is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Cava-Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Cava-Chins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collie Cockers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Border Collie Cockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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