Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Lowchen

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Lowchen
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Origin Country
Unspecified
France
Origin Year
1500 AD
1442 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
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
Lowchen
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lowchen
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
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