While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Griffonshires are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the King Cavrin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

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

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

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

Brussels Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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

1980s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Cream
Brown
Black

Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Brindle
White

Griffonshires have longer coats compared to most dogs.

King Cavrins have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Griffonshire 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 King Cavrin can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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

King Cavrins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

King Cavrins are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Mitral Valve Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Syringomyelia

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cataracts

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Hemophilia
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Hip X-Rays
X-Rays
Biopsy
X-ray imaging
Blood Analysis
Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Griffonshires are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

King Cavrins need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

King Cavrins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

Cuddling, Playing Ball, Training, Fetch, Snuggling, Running, Exploring, Cuddles

Road trip, Walk, Hide & Seek, Run

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Griffonshire, 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 King Cavrin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Griffonshires 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 King Cavrins usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Griffonshires have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The King Cavrin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Griffonshire is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a King Cavrin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Griffonshire is between $21 - $42. This makes an average of $252 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a King Cavrin 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.

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

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

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

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

Griffonshires are not suitable for children.

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

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

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

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

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

Griffonshires are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

King Cavrins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Griffonshires may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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