French Brittany vs King Charles Spaniel

Compare the French Brittany to the King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between French Brittanies and King Charles Spaniels.

French Brittany vs King Charles Spaniel
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-21 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Familial renal disease
Eye problems
Mitral valve disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Open fontanel
Umbilical hernias
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Cleft palate
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Fused toes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
French Brittany
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
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