Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Faithful

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Great Berneses make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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

Great Bernese and Great Pyrenees

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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

Mid 1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Gray
Red

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

Great Berneses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Great Bernese can have a litter of 6-9 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-Chin 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.

Great Berneses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Great Bernese breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Bloat
Histicytosis
Addison's Disease
Meningitis
Joint conditions

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Kidney Problems
Color Dilution Alopecia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts

Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Spinal Tap
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood and Urine Tests
Neurological Testing
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam
Skin and Hair Exams

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Great Bernese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Great Berneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Cava-Chins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Great Berneses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Cava-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Great Berneses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cava-Chins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Bernese, it's at least 11 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-Chin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Berneses usually need at least 45 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-Chins 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.

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

Cava-Chin 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
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-115 pound (39 - 52 kg) Great Bernese feed 4 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 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Cava-Chin 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 Great Bernese is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Cava-Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Bernese is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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-Chin 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.

Great Berneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cava-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

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

Great Berneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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