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

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

Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Inquisitive
Selfish
Fearless
Watchful
Companionable
Spirited

Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful
Nonaggressive
Polite
Charming
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Sniffons shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Brussels Griffon and Miniature Schnauzer

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shiba Inu

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Fawn
Silver
Red
Gray
Black

White
Brown
Red
Fawn

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

Cava Inus have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Wavy

A Sniffon can have a litter of 3-6 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 Inu 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.

Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Syringomyelia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Atopy
Urolithiasis

Cataracts

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Eye Examination
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Sniffons 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 Inus 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 Sniffon, it's at least 7 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 Inu, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Sniffon 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.

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Cava Inu 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 Sniffon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Sniffon 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 Inu 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 Sniffon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Sniffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Sniffons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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