Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs German Shepherd

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs German Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1899 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Lens luxation
Panosteitis
Megaesophagus
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Degenerative myelopathy
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Heart problems
Blindness
Diabetes
Wobbler Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Pannus
Digestive problems
Lupus
Vitiligo
Paralysis
Perianal fistula
Chronic diarrhea
Nail bed disease
Myasthenia gravis
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
German Shepherd
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 Red
Black and Red
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Gray
Gray
Liver
Liver
White
White
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