Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Change Breed
Change Breed
General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
7-13 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Origin Country
Unspecified
Cuba
Origin Year
1500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
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
Havanese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Havanese
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Gold Brindle
Red
Silver
Silver Brindle
White
Menu