How long does a Cavalier Havanese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).

Is a Cavalier Havanese Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Cavalier Havanese Mix

A Cavalier Havanese mix is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Havanese. Most grow into small dogs of 10–16 lb and live 13–16 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

Havanese, a purebred dog — HavanesePhoto: QHuge, CC BY 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight10–16 lbcan be 7–18 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cavalier Havanese Mix get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

The mix10–16 lb

Havanese7–13 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Cavalier Havanese Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 8.5–11.5 in for the Havanese.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Havanese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very high and the Havanese high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. The Havanese as intelligent, outgoing, funny. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cavalier vs Havanese vs the mix

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Cavalier Havanese Mix	Havanese
Weight	13–18 lb	10–16 lb	7–13 lb
Height	12–13 in	10–12 in	8.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cavalier Havanese Mix

How big does a Cavalier Havanese Mix get?: Most grow to 10–16 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 7–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavalier Havanese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).
Does a Cavalier Havanese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Havanese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Cavalier Havanese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Havanese mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.