Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Pekingese

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

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General Details

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

9-15 Years

12-15 Years

Height

12-13 Inches

6-9 Inches

Weight

10-18 Pounds

7-14 Pounds

Intelligence

Average

History

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Origin Country

Unspecified

China

Origin Year

1500 AD

-20 BC

Temperament

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Personality

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Jealous

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Stubborn

Living Environment

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Medium Yard

Large Yard

Temperature Tolerance

50-80 °F

55-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Energy Level

Medium

Low to Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Low

Top Running Speed

14 MPH

12 MPH

Strength

Low

Grooming Needs

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Medium

High

Dander

Medium

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

None

Below Average

Chasing

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

None

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Protection

None

Below Average

Remove Vermin

None

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Average Lifespan

9-15 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Common Health Issues

Mitral valve disease

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Dry eye

Syringomyelia

Episodic falling

Entropion

Mitral valve disease

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Progressive retinal atrophy

Distichiasis

Ectopic cilia

Dry eye

Cryptorchidism

Hydrocephalus

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Cleft palate

Exposure keratopathy

Intervertebral disc disease

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Single

Double

Coat Texture

Silky

Wavy

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Long

Coat Coloring

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese

Breed Colors

Red Brindle