Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
Turkey
Origin Year
1500 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Chocolate
Cream
Fawn
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Seal
White
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Seal
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