Active
Friendly
Sweet
Tempered
Cheerful
Outgoing
Tolerant

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

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

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

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Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
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Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

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Brown
Black
White
Pied

Harriers have short coats.

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

Straight

Wavy

A Harrier can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Harriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cav-A-Malts are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Harrier is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

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Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Disease

Deafness
Cherry Eye

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Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
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Harriers 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.

Harrier 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.

Harriers 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.

Harriers 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.

Harriers 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 Harrier, it's at least 12 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 Harriers 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.

The Harrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
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Nail Clipper

For an average 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Harrier 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 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 a Harrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Harrier is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

Harriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Harrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Harriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

Harriers 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.