Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Companionable
Vigilant

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

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

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

France

United States

Dogue de Bordeaux and Basset Hound

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shiba Inu

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
White

White
Brown
Red
Fawn

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

Cava Inus have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Basset Bordeaux can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Basset Bordeauxs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Cava Inus are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Basset Bordeauxs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Entropion
Ectropion

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

None

Cataracts

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test

Eye Examination
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

Basset Bordeaux has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Cava Inu has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Basset Bordeauxs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Cava Inus have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Basset Bordeauxs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Basset Bordeaux dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Basset Bordeaux, it's at least 5 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.

In general most Basset Bordeauxs usually need at least 20 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 Inus 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.

The Basset Bordeaux has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

Cava Inu 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Basset Bordeaux is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Basset Bordeaux is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Basset Bordeaux is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Basset Bordeauxs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

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

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

Basset Bordeauxs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Basset Bordeauxs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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