Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Selfish
Fearless

Friendly
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

​United States

Scottish Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2000's

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Pied

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

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

A Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier 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 Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Cavadors have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Von Willebrand's Disease

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Scotty Cramp
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hemophilia
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Myasthenia Gravis
Atopy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA for VWD

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers 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.

Cavadors 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 Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Cavador, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers 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.

In general most Cavadors 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 Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Cavador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-22 pound (7 - 10 kg) Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier feed 2 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 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Cavador 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 per month expenses of a Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier 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 Cavador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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 Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Cavadors are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Cavadors are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.