Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Scottish Terrier

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Scottish Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
-55 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
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
Scottish Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below 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
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
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