Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Collie

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
50-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Cyclic Neutropenia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Sable and White
Sable and White
White
White
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