Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Saint Bernard

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Saint Bernard
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Unspecified
Switzerland
Origin Year
1500 AD
1695 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
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
Saint Bernard
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Bloat
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Brown and White
Brown and White
Mahogany and White
Mahogany and White
Orange and White
Orange and White
Red and White
Red and White
Rust and White
Rust and White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Orange
White and Red
White and Red
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