Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Pug
Compare the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Pugs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Pug is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
- Children - Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug are great with children.
- Grooming - The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is very easy to groom. The Pug has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Pug |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 12-13 in. | 10-14 in. |
| Weight | 10-18 lb | 13-20 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Not Specified | China |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 206 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Low |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Dander | Medium | High |
| 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.
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Pug |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Pug |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cheyletiella Dermatitis | No | Yes |
| Corneal Ulcers | No | Yes |
| Demodectic Mange | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Dry Eye | Yes | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Episodic Falling | Yes | No |
| Hemi-vertebrae | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Mitral Valve Disease | Yes | No |
| Nerve Degeneration | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Proptosis | No | Yes |
| Pug Dog Encephalitis | No | Yes |
| Staph Infection | No | Yes |
| Syringomyelia | Yes | No |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Yeast Infection | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Pug |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blenheim | Yes | No |
| Ruby | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |