American Eskimo Dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

American Eskimo Dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles 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
Above Average
Personality
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Diabetes
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
American Eskimo Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
White
White
White and Biscuit
White and Biscuit
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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