Border Terrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Border Terrier vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
12-13 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
Unspecified
Unspecified
Origin Year
1700 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
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
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below 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
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Red
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
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