Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Dachshund

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Dachshund
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Jealous
Needy
Protective
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Mitral valve disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Canine diabetes mellitus
Deafness
Narcolepsy
Baldness
Intervertebral disc disease
Acanthosis nigricans
Lymphocytic thyroiditis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dachshund
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Cream
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Cream
Blue and Cream
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Cream
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Cream
Fawn and Tan
Fawn and Tan
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
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