Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Pug

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Pug
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-206 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
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
Pug
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
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
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Pug
Breed Colors
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