Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1888 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
MAC Lung Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Liver
Liver
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