King Charles Spaniel vs Teacup Poodle

Compare the King Charles Spaniel to the Teacup Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between King Charles Spaniels and Teacup Poodles.

Teacup Poodle vs King Charles Spaniel
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
8-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-8 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
2-5 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
None
Below Average
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
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
8-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Heart murmurs
Stifle Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Canine diabetes mellitus
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Skin allergies
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
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Teacup Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
White
White
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