Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Australian Kelpie

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Australian Kelpie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Origin Country
Unspecified
Australia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Kelpie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red and tan
Red and tan
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