Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Old English Sheepdog

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Old English Sheepdog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-11 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
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
Old English Sheepdog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
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
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-11 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
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