Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Playful

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

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

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

Yorkipoos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Cava-Shells as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Poodle, Yorkie

Shetland Sheepdog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Not recognized by any clubs.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Silver
Cream
Brown
Brown

White
Black
Brown

Yorkipoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cava-Shells are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

A Yorkipoo can have a litter of 10-15 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-Shell 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.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Portosystemic Shunt
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Mitral Valve Disease

Cushing's Disease
Separation Anxiety
Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ear Infections
Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Heart Analysis

X-Rays
Ear Examination
Blood Work
Ocular Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Diagnostic Tests for Hyperthyroidism

Yorkipoos thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cava-Shells' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Cava-Shell has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Yorkipoos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Cava-Shells need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Yorkipoos are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Fetch, Zoomies, Car rides, Teaching tricks, Walking, Playing fetch

Walk, Run

Yorkipoos 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-Shells 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 Yorkipoo, it's at least 6 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-Shell, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkipoos 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.

In general most Cava-Shells usually need at least 120 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 Yorkipoo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Cava-Shells require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Cava-Shell 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Yorkipoo 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 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Cava-Shell 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 Yorkipoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Yorkipoo is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 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-Shell 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.

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.

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

The Cava-Shell is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Cava-Shells make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Cava-Shells are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Cava-Shells are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Yorkipoos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

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

Yorkipoos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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