Australian Shepherd vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Australian Shepherd vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1840 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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