Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Rat Terrier

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Rat Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-18 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-18 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, White, and Tan
White
White and Apricot
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Chocolate
White and Fawn
White and Lemon
White and Red
White and Silver
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Blue, and Fawn
White, Chocolate, and Tan
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