Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cavapoo vs Dashalier Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Cavapoo

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

🀝 Tie

Longest Lifespan

Dashalier

11-15 years

Easiest to Train

Cavapoo

4.5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Cavapoo

4/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

5/6

83%

Cavapoo

πŸ‘‘ Winner

4/6

67%

Dashalier

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
England
Australi
England
Germany
Popularity
#19
#555
#1277
Common Names & Aliases
CavalierCavieCav
Cavoodle
Not available
Breed Classification
Purebred
Cross Breed
Cross Breed
Size Classification
Small
SmallMedium
Small
Weight Statistics
5-8 kg
5.4-11 kg
5-8 kg
Average Weight
6.4 kg
8.2 kg
6.4 kg
Height
30-33 cm
28-45 cm
30-33 cm
Average Height
31.5 cm
36.5 cm
31.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
3/5
4.5/5
3/5
Watchdog Rating
2/5
5/5
3/5
Training Difficulty
3/5
5/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
2/5
2/5
3/5
Price Range
$1200-$1500
$1200-$1800
$1200-$1500
Availability
5/5
2/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateCourageousIntelligentCheerfulGentleSocialPoliteQuietActiveGracefulFearlessFriendlyNonaggressiveSportyNo tendency towards nervousness
GentleLovingIntelligent
CleverDevotedPlayfulCourageousLivelyStubbornAffectionateIntelligentCheerfulGentleSocialPoliteQuietActiveGracefulFearlessFriendlyNonaggressiveSportyNo tendency towards nervousness
Sensitivity Level
5/5
4/5
5/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
2/5
2/5
4/5
Prey Drive
3/5
3/5
4/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
5/5
5/5
5/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
3/5
4/5
Playful Nature
3/5
3/5
3/5
Apartment Adaptability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Very Low
Very Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
3/5
4/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Average Lifespan
10-14 years
9-15 years
11-15 years
Climate Tolerance
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Health Concerns
2/5
5/5
3/5
Health Problems
Dry EyeEpisodic Falling SyndromeHip DysplasiaMitral Valve DiseasePatellar LuxationSyringomyelia
Hip DysplasiaPatellar Luxation
Acanthosis NigricansBaldnessBloatCancerCanine Diabetes MellitusCushing's SyndromeDeafnessDemodectic MangeElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyIntervertebral Disk DiseaseLegg-perthes DiseaseLymphocytic ThyroiditisMitral Valve DiseaseNarcolepsyProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Dry EyeEpisodic Falling SyndromeHip DysplasiaPatellar LuxationSyringomyelia
Vet Care Frequency
Frequent
Rare
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
4/5
3/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
2/5
3/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
3/5
3/5
Obesity Tendency
4/5
4/5
5/5
Food Consumption
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
Yes
No
Coat Colors
TanBlenheimTricolorRuby
BlackWhiteChestnutTricolorApricotCreamSableRed sablePhantom
BlueRedWhiteTanBrownSilverBlackBlenheimTricolorRuby
Grooming Requirements
3/5
4/5
3/5
Shedding Level
4/5
3/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
High
Medium
Low
Coat Characteristics
Feathered
CurlyWavyStraight
FineFeathered
Bathing Needs
6-8 weeks
3-4 weeks
6-8 weeks
Cat Friendly
3/5
3/5
3/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
3/5
4/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
5/5
4/5
Stranger Friendly
5/5
5/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Average
Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Average
Average
Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Yes
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
3-5 puppies
2-8 puppies
4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Not recognized by FCI.
Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine Hybrid ClubDesigner Breed RegistryDesigner Dogs Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.International Designer Canine Registry
Not available
Winner / Best value