Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador 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
Labrador Retriever
Origin Country
Unspecified
Canada
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador 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
Labrador Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Myopathy
Acute moist dermatitis
Cold tail
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Yellow
Yellow
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