Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Smooth Fox Terrier

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1780 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox 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
Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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