Boykin Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Compare the Boykin Spaniel to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boykin Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Boykin Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
14-18 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Heart problems
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Boykin Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Liver
Liver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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