Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Spanish Water Dog

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Spanish Water Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Spain
Origin Year
1500 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
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
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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