Shiba Inu vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Shiba Inus to King Charles Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
Japan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-300 BC
1800 AD
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Shiba Inu
King Charles Spaniel
