Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Papillon

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Papillon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Origin Country
Unspecified
France
Origin Year
1500 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Papillon
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Red
Red
White
White
White and Red
White and Red
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