Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
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
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
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