Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Kromfohrlander

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Kromfohrlander are great with children.
Grooming - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is easy to groom while the Kromfohrlander has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Kromfohrlander is an average barker.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Kromfohrlander

Breed Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Kromfohrlander
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	8-12 yrs.
Height	12-13 in.	15-18 in.
Weight	10-18 lb	20-30 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	Not Specified	Germany
Origin Year	1500 AD	1940 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 80°F	40°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Low-Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Low-Medium
Top Running Speed	14 mph	24 mph
Strength	Low	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Kromfohrlander
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Very Low	Very Low
Burrow/Digging	Very Low	Very Low
Chasing	Below Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Very Low
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	Very Low	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Kromfohrlander
Lifespan
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	8-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Bladder Stones	No	Yes
Dry Eye	Yes	No
Epilepsy	No	Yes
Episodic Falling	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Mitral Valve Disease	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	Yes
Syringomyelia	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Kromfohrlander
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Shaggy	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Short	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black & White	Yes	No
Blenheim	Yes	No
Ruby	Yes	No
White & Brown	No	Yes
White & Tan	No	Yes