Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Maltese

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Maltese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Origin Country
Unspecified
Malta
Origin Year
1500 AD
-200 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above 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
Maltese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
White
White
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