Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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
Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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