Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Poodle

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Poodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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
Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Cataracts
Runny eyes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Premature graying
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Atrial septal defect
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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