Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Schipperke

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Schipperke
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Origin Country
Unspecified
Belgium
Origin Year
1500 AD
1880 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Schipperke
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Blue
Brown
Chocolate
Cream
Gold
Red
White
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