Active
Strung
Energetic
Loyal

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

American English Coonhounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Cav-A-Malts as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

English Foxhound, Bloodhound, Virginia Coonhound

Maltese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

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

1700's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White
Brindle

Red
Brown
Black
White
Pied

American English Coonhounds have medium-length coats.

Cav-A-Malts have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

An American English Coonhound can have a litter of 10-12 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 Cav-A-Malt 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.

American English Coonhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cav-A-Malts are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Ear Infections

Deafness
Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

American English Coonhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cav-A-Malts' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

American English Coonhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cav-A-Malt has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

American English Coonhounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Cav-A-Malts need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

American English Coonhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Walking, Playing, Chewing, Play keep away, Hunting, Sniffing, Running, Walk, Run, Boat ride, Play, Eating Snacks, Dog Parks, Walks, Dog park visits

Snuggles, Fetch, Walks, Walking

American English Coonhounds 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American English Coonhound, 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 Cav-A-Malt, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American English Coonhounds usually need at least 90 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 Cav-A-Malts 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.

The American English Coonhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Cav-A-Malt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-65 pound (18 - 29 kg) American English Coonhound 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.

For an average 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Cav-A-Malt 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 an American English Coonhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Cav-A-Malt is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American English Coonhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 Cav-A-Malt 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.

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

Cav-A-Malts make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

American English Coonhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cav-A-Malts make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Cav-A-Malts are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

American English Coonhounds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cav-A-Malts are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

American English Coonhounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Cav-A-Malts are highly friendly around strangers.

American English Coonhounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Cav-A-Malts have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The American English Coonhound is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Cav-A-Malts are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.