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.
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| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 9-15 yrs. |
| Height | 9-11 in. | 12-13 in. |
| Weight | 12-16 lb | 10-18 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | Not Specified |
| Origin Year | 1820 AD | 1500 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 50°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | High | Very Low |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 9-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Dry Eye | No | Yes |
| Episodic Falling | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Syringomyelia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Silky | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black & Red | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Blue & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Sandy | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Blenheim | No | Yes |
| Ruby | No | Yes |
