Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Unspecified
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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