Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
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
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Au Lait
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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