Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Maltese Shih Tzu
Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to Maltese Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
9-15 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
6-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Unspecified
Unspecified
Origin Year
1500 AD
1980 AD
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Maltese Shih Tzu
