Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

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

Choose a Belgian Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Belgium

United States

Shepherd Dog

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club

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

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Straight

Wavy

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Deafness
Cherry Eye

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

Belgian Sheepdog 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.

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

Belgian Sheepdog dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, Eating Snacks

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

Belgian Sheepdogs 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 Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 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 Belgian Sheepdogs 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 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog 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 Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Belgian Sheepdog 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 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.

Belgian Sheepdog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cav-A-Malt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Cav-A-Malts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

Cav-A-Malts are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Belgian Sheepdogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Cav-A-Malts have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.