Australian Terrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Australian Terrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
9-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
Australia
Unspecified
Origin Year
1820 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Red
Sandy
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
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