Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Shih Tzu

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Shih Tzu
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
9-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
618 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
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
Shih Tzu
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Juvenile renal disease
Bladder stones
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Retained baby teeth
Umbilical hernias
Portosystemic shunt
Snuffles
Reverse sneezing
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue and White
Brindle
Brindle and White
Gold
Gold and White
Liver
Liver and White
Red
Red and White
Silver
Silver and White
White
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