Border Collie vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Compare the Border Collie to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Border Collie vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1860 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Collie
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
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Collie eye anomaly
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Gold
Gold
Lilac
Lilac
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Sable
Sable
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Blue Merle
White and Blue Merle
White and Red
White and Red
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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