Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
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
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
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